Ant Safety Guidelines

• Clear Food Areas: While we aim for minimal disruption, it's good practice to clear food preparation surfaces and cover any open food items, especially in kitchens.
• Pet Safety: Cover pet food and water bowls. If possible, keep pets in a separate, untreated area during the service, or as advised by your technician.
• Inform Us: Please let your technician know if anyone in the household has specific allergies, chemical sensitivities, or respiratory conditions.
• Access: Ensure our technician can access areas where ants are seen, such as under sinks or behind appliances, if safe to do so.

During Treatment:

• Generally, it's safe to remain in your home or business during our treatments, as we use targeted methods and low-risk products. However, it's advisable to keep a slight distance from areas actively being treated.
• Your technician will inform you of any specific precautions related to the products being used.

After Treatment:

• Avoid Cleaning Treated Surfaces: Do not wipe down or clean surfaces where targeted treatments (like bait gels or residual sprays along skirtings) have been applied for at least a week or as advised. This allows the products to remain effective.
• Ventilation: While our products are low-odor, some light ventilation (opening windows for a short period) might be preferred by some individuals, but is not typically required.
• Re-entry for Pets/Children: Treated surfaces usually dry quickly. Your technician will advise on specific re-entry times for sensitive individuals, children, or pets to treated areas, which is generally very short. For bait stations, ensure they remain undisturbed.
• Observe Ant Activity: You might see increased ant activity initially as baits start working. This is normal. Activity should significantly decrease within a few days to two weeks, depending on the species and infestation level.

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• Store Food Properly: Keep food in airtight containers. Clean up spills and crumbs promptly, especially sugary substances.
• Manage Waste: Use bins with tight-fitting lids and empty them regularly. Clean bins to remove food residue.
• Pet Food: Avoid leaving pet food out for extended periods. Clean pet bowls regularly.
• Seal Entry Points: Inspect your home for cracks and crevices in walls, foundations, around pipes, and window/door frames. Seal these with caulk or appropriate fillers.
• Manage Moisture: Fix leaky taps and pipes. Ensure good drainage around your home's foundation. Ants are attracted to moisture.
• Garden Maintenance: Trim vegetation away from the house. Keep firewood and debris piles away from the foundation.
• Caution with DIY Products: Over-the-counter ant sprays can sometimes be ineffective against the colony, scatter ants, or pose risks if misused. Always follow label instructions carefully. Professional treatment often provides a safer and more comprehensive solution.

Unsure which ant you're dealing with? Visit our Ant Identification Guide.