Ants
Ant species found in UK homes
Most UK household jobs are black garden ants. Pharaoh ants and ghost ants in heated buildings need a different approach. Guessing the species from a phone photo is better than guessing the product.
Request a surveyBlack garden ant
The common outdoor species that comes in for food. Nests are often under slabs, in lawn edges or in wall cavities. Trails to a sugar source are typical.
Pharaoh and ghost ants
Very small, usually in hospitals, blocks and heated kitchens. They split nests if you spray them. These need a planned baiting programme.
Why it matters
A garden-ant gel used on a pharaoh ant nest can scatter the colony. Identification first, then product choice.
What to send us
A close photo, the rooms involved, and whether you have a history of indoor ants in winter.