While ants may seem like a minor nuisance at first, they can rapidly develop into a much larger infestation if left untreated. Ants are social insects that live in structured colonies with thousands of individuals. Once they’ve identified a food source, they leave a chemical trail for others to follow—leading to swarms invading your kitchen, pantry, or commercial food areas.

In addition to hygiene concerns, certain species like Pharaoh ants and black garden ants can nest inside walls, under floors, or behind appliances. This not only leads to contamination of food but may also damage wiring and building materials over time.

Common signs of an ant infestation include:

• Ant trails along skirting boards, cupboards, and food storage areas

• Small mounds of soil or sand near cracks, paving, or foundation walls

• Visible ants emerging from baseboards, under appliances, or behind walls

• Wings left behind by swarming ants during mating season

• Tiny black or yellow ants appearing regularly, especially in warmer months

Attempting to tackle the problem with supermarket sprays or DIY bait rarely solves the issue permanently. Without professional ant pest control, the colony will likely return—often in greater numbers.