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Size
Workers 4mm queen up to 10mm
Colour
Black
Occurrence
Widely distributed in Britain. Commonly found in gardens, will enter buildings when foraging for food. |
Biology
Mating takes place in flight and occurs between July & September. After mating the male ant dies and the females shed their wings and find shelter to overwinter. The females will produce eggs from late spring.
Food
Ants feed on a wide variety of foods including sweet substances.
What you can do?
Control of these insects is only required when they are entering or living in building structures. The first approach should be to seal up any entry points in the building to prevent ants gaining access to the property. If problems persist a band of insecticide may be applied to harbourages and at entrances to buildings i.e. windows, doors and vents. Ensure that sugary foods are kept in sealed containers and all food spillages are cleaned up.
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