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Ants

The black garden ant (Lasius niger) is a formicine ant, the type species of the subgenus Lasius, found all over Europe and in some parts of North America and Asia. It is monogynous, meaning colonies have a single queen. Lasius niger colonies can reach in size up to around 15,000 workers but 4,000–7,000 is around average.

A Lasius niger queen can live for around 12 years. Black garden ants often explore their surroundings quite extensively during early summer months in an effort to increase the food supply to their queen and her young and also as a way of testing new ground in preparation for the nests' summer flight.

In some cases, these explorations lead to a burrowing through mortar and brick. Black gardens ants are a nuisance pest but are not a risk to human health. Their nests are always found in the soil in gardens or under interior floors and building footings..

Garden Ant (Lasius niger)

Workers are 3-5mm long and are dark brown-black in colour, Queens are 7-9mm long and are black in colour.

Foraging worker ants cause a nuisance as they travel widely in search of food, following well-defined trails and clustering around the food source. Sweet foods are preferred.

Pharaoh Ant (Monomorium pharaonis)

Workers are 2mm in length, they are light yellow to reddish-brown in colour with a darker abdomen.

Pharaoh ants have become a serious pest in hospitals, rest homes, apartment dwellings, hotels, grocery stores, food establishments and other buildings.

Control Methods

Insecticidal Gels

Insecticidal Powders / Sprays