Ants (indoors)
00General Information
- forms nests in gardens, under paving stones and occasionally inside the house.
- each nest has one queen
- workers are very active foraging over a wide area
- will eat a wide range of foods e.g. sweet substances, seed, insects
- can be attracted by tiny quantities of food e.g. crumbs and spillages
- nest may survive for many years
- each year “flying ants” emerge and set up a new nest nearby
- nests tend to require direct sunlight for heat
Significance
- can be a nuisance but not normally a health risk
- treatment only necessary when they become a serious nuisance within buildings
Preventative Treatment
| Food | Access | Harbourage (ie possible nest sites) |
| ensure all foods, particularly sugar, are covered work and floor surfaces should be cleaned | block all cracks and holes in walls and steps | no realistic preventative measures |
Conditions of Service by Stirling Council
- there is a charge of £30 per treatment for this service
- treatment is not provided for ants outdoors
- we may be unable to treat if the affected area has not been cleaned as ants can be attracted by tiny quantities of food e.g. crumbs and spillages
- because of the nature, location and size of ant colonies, treatment may only provide short term relief, consequently, Stirling Council is unable to guarantee the elimination of the infestation
Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2009)
£32 (for single treatment)
Concessions are applicable
see our concessions page for more details
