How to get rid of ants

While a wide range of do it yourself products are available for ants, many times effective control requires a professional pest control service to gain control and prevent recurrence.

Controlling ants

Rentokil technicians are Approved Handler and First Aid certified and have completed Rentokil's comprehensive training modules. Our technicians also hold the NZ Certificate in Urban Pest management or are currently studying for this qualification. They understand the habits of each species and use that knowledge when developing a control program for your home. They also have respect for you, your family, your home, your business and your time.

Getting rid of ants in your home

Although many homeowners struggle with do it yourself ant control remedies the results are often less than satisfactory. Small problems can develop into large ones and this is when many people seek out the services of a pest control professional.

Once they’ve identified your ants, they can use a range of powerful insecticides to deal with them efficiently. This gives you the reassurance that the problem has been fully dealt with.

Treatments are targeted to your specific ant species in order to solve the problem quickly, whilst ensuring the safety of your family and pets.

Once the ants have been dealt with, you can take precautions to stop them coming back. One particularly important precaution is covering any food in storage areas - you don’t know where ants have been walking before they march across your food.

Call Rentokil on 0800 736 865 to talk to an expert about getting rid of ants.

Getting rid of ants in your business

In the commercial environment ants are more than just a nuisance. They can cost you money and harm your reputation. This is particularly true in organisations that handle food or need to keep areas sterile.

Premises like pubs, restaurants, hospitals, offices, warehouses and other buildings that store food and water need to make sure they have the highest standards of hygiene – and that means being ant-free.

Without adequate ant control in your business you could suffer from:

• Waste - Contaminated food and other products will have to be thrown away, costing you money and resources.

• Fear - Infestations in places like hospitals and care homes can spread pathogens (e.g. Pharoah Ants) and alarm patients or residents and lead them to question your hygiene standards.

• Reputation damage - If your reputation suffers so too will your profits, as customers are put off by the presence of ants.

Steps to take for effectively getting rid of ants in your business

Our Pest Control Technicians understand the habits of different types of ant and can offer discreet and targeted ant control. It goes without saying that all our treatments are safe for your staff and customers.

Give us a call and we’ll set the following plan in motion:

• Our pest control consultant will arrange a convenient time with you for an inspection inside and outside your premises.
• The consultant will recommend a treatment plan based on your infestation and on your particular business sector – and give you a cost to put the plan into action.
• Once you’ve approved the price, the consultant will arrange times for a technician to visit. You may need several visits depending on the ant control treatment we use.
• On the first visit, the Technician will run through the treatment process before the work begins.
• We can also set up regular ant control inspections for you so the problem doesn’t come back.

Call us today on 0800 736 865 or contact us online to learn how our services can help you get rid of ants.