How to Prevent Ants

If you are worried that you might be at risk from an ant infestation, you can put in place some proactive ant deterrent measures. The list below will help you minimise the risk of ant infestation in your home or business premises.

Most ants come into your kitchen to look for food. They are attracted to anything that is sweet and sticky, which is why you will normally find ants in kitchen cupboards or areas where food is kept. To keep ants away, you must remember to:

• Clear up - food and liquid spillages immediately.
• Sweep up - any food crumbs from under your kitchen appliances and units.
• Store your food - in airtight containers wherever possible.
• If you have a pet - clear away any food that isn’t eaten straight away.
• Block off - the entry points for ants by sealing all cracks and crevices around your doors and window frames.
• In the garden - keep your compost enclosed and make sure all rubbish bins have tightly sealed lids.
• Cover all food - you don’t know where ants have been walking before they march across your food.

Don’t let ants take over your kitchen! Call us today at 02 290 8500, 1800 225 226 (Toll-free number) for your home and your business or contact us online to learn more about our ant control solutions.

While there are wide range of do-it-yourself products available in the market to get rid of ants, an effective control requires a professional pest control service to manage the infestation and minimise recurrence. Our service technicians understand the habits of different types of ant and can offer discreet and targeted ant control.

At Rentokil, our ant control treatment and solutions are designed for both domestic and commercial customers, regardless to the size of the infestation.