The most common ant found in the British Isles is the Black or Garden Ant. The worker ant is approximately 5mm long and is very dark brown, almost black. The Queen, rarely seen except for certain summer months, is approximately 15mm long and is mid brown in colour.
By nature, British ants are outdoor dwellers. The Queen builds a nest in soil, and ants’ nests can, therefore, be found in lawns, flowerbeds, beneath paving and patios, and sometimes, in walls and foundations of properties. Worker ants then invade nearby buildings in search of food.
Control - Insecticide powder applied directly on, in and around the nest site.
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