Specialist Ant Control in London
JG Pest Control are specialists in ant control. Family-run since 2010, our technicians are experienced, discreet and friendly, with 15+ years of practical experience treating ant infestations in homes and businesses across London.
Our technicians are qualified to identify the species infesting your property and to determine the right insecticide and bait to use. Shop-bought sprays may relieve the problem for a few days, but only a colony-level treatment provides a lasting solution.
Signs You Have an Ant Problem
Garden and Black Ants
- The most common species in UK infestations, the Garden or Black Ant (Lasius niger)
- Worker garden ants are around 4mm long and black or dark brown in colour
- Workers are shorter and smaller than males or queens
- Males and queens are the winged variety seen flying in summer
Pharaoh Ants
- A tropical species, now established in heated UK buildings
- Prefer to nest where there is warmth and moisture
- Smaller than garden ants with a yellow to red-brown body
- Some colonies have multiple queens and can rebuild quickly if scattered
Why Correct Identification Matters
- Different species have different colony structures requiring different approaches
- Treating before proper identification can scatter a colony and make things worse
- Multiple-queen species mean amateur treatment can create several new colonies
- Professional identification is the first step to effective eradication
How Do I Get Rid of an Ant Infestation?
Ants enter your home looking for food and are drawn to sweet and sticky substances. Keep food containers tightly sealed, clear up spills quickly and pay attention to out-of-the-way areas such as under cookers and white goods. Pet food bowls are at as much risk as human food, so clear them away promptly.
Although ants do not generally carry disease, they walk across many surfaces before reaching your cupboard, so an infestation should be treated as unhygienic. Some tropical species can also bite when disturbed.
Contact JG Pest Control for professional ant eradication in London. We use up-to-date insecticides and organic solutions, treating cracks and crevices and laying targeted bait to reach the nest directly. Our ant eradication service is fully guaranteed.
Local Ant Control You Can Rely On
Wherever you are in London, our local technicians can be with you fast to assess the infestation and treat it at source. We work around your home or business with minimal disruption, and every treatment is backed by our guarantee.