Ants - Commercial premises

Black Garden Ants (Lasius niger)

These extremely common insects are found throughout the U.K.  They are attracted to sweet foodstuffs, foraging ants will explore the areas around their nest and once a food source is identified they will communicate to the others where it is located.  An established pathway is soon established and large numbers of ants may follow this trail.  In a commercial environment this can cause distress to customers and the risk of contaminated food.  During the summer when weather conditions are suitable vast numbers of flying ants erupt from the nests in simultaneously, generally in the afternoon.  The flying ants can cause problems but fortunately the event is short lived.
 

 

What to look for

  • Live insects
  • Ant pathways in and out of your premises
  • Small heaps of earth or dirt indicating nest sites

Potential Harm

  • Infestation and contamination of foodstuffs
  • Contamination of sterile areas

Commercial Consequences

  • Contaminated food and other products will have to be thrown away
  • Staff and customers may be alarmed by the appearance of ants
  • Health and hygiene issues can potentially lead to lost trading revenue and a damaged reputation

How Rokill can help

  • Identification of the species
  • Proof access points against Garden Ants and treat as necessary
  • Regular inspection visits by one of our qualified technicians

Tropical Ants

A number of tropical ant species are found living indoors in the U.K, these include Pharoah’s Ants, Roger’s Ants and Argentine Ants these insects are much smaller than the more common Garden Ants, typically they are 1.5-2mm in length. We provide specialist treatments for all species.

 
 
 

 

To arrange a free no obligation survey, please contact our friendly and experienced service control team on 0800 7830011, or email us and we will be happy to help you with any query you may have.