Pharoah and tropical ants

Home treatments for Pharaoh and tropical ants

An adult must be present throughout each visit.

Treatments in your home typically involve:

• 2 visits 2 weeks apart
• placing gel bait under sink cabinets, around door hinges and other affected areas
• a spray for intensive infested areas
• an advice sheet with information about treatment, where it was placed, and any special precautions needed
• measures to protect children and pets

Preventing Pharaoh and tropical ants infestation

In order to minimise risk of infestation you are advised to:

• keep all food in sealed containers
• do not leave food scraps lying around
• keep all refuse in sealed containers
• do not leave refuse in the house overnight. Remove it to an outside dustbin
• regularly clean all kitchen work surfaces, especially last thing at night
• store all kitchen equipment in a cleaned state
• vacuum all floors regularly especially paying attention to food spills and waste
• pull out and clean behind and around all cookers, refrigerators, washing machines and other moveable equipment

How much does it cost?

£147.80 (2 visits).

£59 per additional visit.

For commercial rates and information see landlords, commercial premises, restaurants and schools.