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Savage Pest solutions
Covering Leicester, Leicestershire, Northampton and Warwickshire
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07725 885238
Treatments start at £60

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ANTS
An ant invasion can quickly turn your property into an uncomfortable environment. While a few ants on a kitchen counter might seem like a minor nuisance, they are usually just the tip of the iceberg. Ants live in highly structured, massive colonies hidden deep within walls, under foundations, or beneath your garden.
At Savage Pest Solutions, we provide targeted, efficient solutions to eliminate the entire colony and prevent them from returning.
Common Ant Species We Treat
Different ant species require completely different treatment strategies. Proper identification is the first step to successful eradication.
Black Garden Ants: The most common household invader in the UK. They nest outdoors but forage widely inside for sweet foods.
Pharaoh Ants: Small, tropical ants that nest indoors in heated buildings. They form complex satellite nests and pose a public health risk in kitchens and hospitals.
Invasive Garden Ants: A newer threat that builds massive, multi-queen super-colonies. They spread rapidly and are very difficult to eliminate without professional tools.
Carpenter Ants: Large ants that excavate tunnels through wooden structures. They can cause severe structural damage to your property over time.
The Importance of Professional Ant Control
Hiring a professional pest controller ensures the job is done safely, legally, and permanently.
Our technicians use advanced, tamper-resistant baiting systems and eco-friendly products that are unavailable to the public. These are highly effective against ants.
Why DIY Ant Control Rarely Works
Many property owners try to tackle an ant problem using over-the-counter supermarket sprays or DIY traps. Unfortunately, these methods almost always fail for a few key reasons:
1. You Only See the Foragers
The ants you see crawling on your floors represent less than 10% of the actual colony. Spraying visible ants leaves the queen and thousands of eggs deep inside the nest completely untouched. The queen will simply continue laying eggs, causing the infestation to return within days.
2. The Danger of "Budding"
Certain species, like Pharaoh ants, react to standard chemical sprays by splitting their colony. When they sense danger, multiple queens will scatter and form new "satellite" nests throughout your building, actively worsening your infestation.
3. Missing the Scent Trails
Ants navigate using invisible pheromone trails. Even if you wipe away the ants, the scent trail remains, guiding the rest of the colony directly back to your food sources.
Restore Peace to Your Property Today
Don't let ants compromise your hygiene, property value, or peace of mind. Our accredited technicians are ready to deploy a fast, reliable, and long-lasting solution.
Contact Savage Pest Solutions today at 07725885238 to schedule your expert property inspection.
