Quick answer
Ants information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Manchester City Council identifies the black garden ant as about 4 mm long. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- Manchester City Council identifies the black garden ant as about 4 mm long.
- Garden ants are commonly found outdoors in lawns, flowerbeds, beneath paving slabs and at the base of walls during spring and summer.
- Garden ants can enter buildings in search of food, particularly sweet food to take back to their nests; repeated indoor activity may therefore be a reason to seek identification advice.
Typical setting
Gardens and outdoor ground features; indoors where food is being sought.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
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Useful questions
What is Ants?
Manchester City Council identifies the black garden ant as about 4 mm long.
Where might Ants be found?
Gardens and outdoor ground features; indoors where food is being sought.
What should I do if I think I have Ants?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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