Ant treatment across the UK
A trail of ants across the kitchen floor, ants in the cupboards that come back every day, or flying ants pouring out of a gap in the patio usually mean a nest close by. JG Pest Control treats ants in homes and businesses in every mainland county of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with technicians who are RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 certified and trained.
The ants you see are workers looking for food. The colony, and the queen laying the eggs, stay in the nest, so treatment has to reach the nest, not just the trail. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, every day. Technicians attend from early until late, every day except Christmas Day, and you can book online or on web chat any time.
Signs you have an ant problem
The ants we treat most
- Black garden ant. The ant behind most home infestations. Workers are small and dark brown to black, nest outdoors under paving and lawns, and come indoors for sweet food.
- Pharaoh ant. Tiny and yellowish, a tropical species that lives in heated buildings such as flats, hospitals and hotels. Colonies have many queens and can split into new nests when disturbed, so the wrong treatment can make them spread.
That is why we identify the species before treating.
How we get rid of ants
Your technician follows the trails to find where the ants are nesting and coming in, then treats with professional powder and gel. Worker ants carry the gel back to the nest, which is how it reaches the queen and the colony out of sight. If ants are still active after four weeks, we come back.
What ant control costs
Ant control starts from £309.99 + VAT, whatever the size of your home. That includes powder and gel treatment, a return visit if ants are still active after four weeks, and a 4-month guarantee. Your exact price depends on your postcode. See how much ant control costs.
Ant control for businesses
We treat ants in shops, restaurants, offices, hotels and food premises, including Pharaoh ants in heated buildings, and can work around opening hours. See our commercial pest control service.
More on ants
Frequently asked questions
The ants you see are workers. As long as the nest and the queen survive, more workers keep coming, which is why sprays on the trail rarely end the problem. Treatment needs to reach the nest.
No. Flying ants are the winged males and new queens of an ant colony, leaving the nest to mate on warm, humid summer days. A swarm means there is a nest nearby.
Usually not. Your technician will explain where the treatment has gone and anything you need to do afterwards.
Pharaoh ants are tiny, yellowish ants that live in heated buildings. Their colonies have many queens and can split when disturbed, so they need professional treatment rather than sprays.
Ant control starts from £309.99 + VAT, whatever the size of your home, including powder and gel treatment, a return visit if ants are still active after four weeks, and a 4-month guarantee.