Ant Control in Camden: what we see locally
Black garden ants nest in gardens, lightwells and the gaps between paving stones, and come into Camden kitchens in summer looking for sugar. Ground-floor and basement flats with back gardens are the most affected.
In large, heated buildings, including some mansion blocks, hospitals and offices, we also find pharaoh ants. These tiny ants nest inside the building and spread through wall voids, so they need specialist baiting rather than sprays.
We see the most ant calls in Camden from garden flats in Kentish Town, Camden Town and West Hampstead, where the kitchen opens straight onto a small paved garden. On the first hot days of summer, flying ants often reveal a colony nesting right under the back step.
Where we find ants in Camden
- Garden flats in Kentish Town and Camden Town: Ants come in through back doors and gaps around the kitchen.
- Lightwells and front areas: Colonies nest in the paving of basement lightwells.
- Kitchen extensions: Joints where extensions meet the original house let ants in.
- Heated mansion blocks and offices: Pharaoh ants spread through warm buildings.
Our ant control service covers the whole of Camden, including Belsize Park, Bloomsbury, Camden Town, Gospel Oak, Hampstead, Holborn, Kentish Town, King's Cross, Primrose Hill, Somers Town, Swiss Cottage and West Hampstead, with same-day or next-day visits.
Keeping ants out of Camden homes
Keep sugar, honey and sweet foods sealed and wipe up spills straight away. Seal gaps under back doors and around kitchen units. In basement flats, check the gap where the lightwell paving meets the wall and fill any cracks.
How we treat ants
- Identify the species and trace trails back to the nest
- Targeted gel baits and residual treatment at entry points
- Treatment of external nests where accessible
- We offer free advice on proofing and prevention, and an affordable proofing service to block gaps and entry points
Ant Control prices in Camden
Single treatment. No VAT to add. Fixed price confirmed before we start, with no hidden extras.
Ant Control in Camden: your questions
How much does ant control cost in Camden?
Ant control in Camden costs £240 for a flat or £280 for a house, with no VAT to add. The price is fixed before we visit, with no call-out charge.
Why shouldn't I spray pharaoh ants?
Spraying can make pharaoh ant colonies split and spread. Specialist baits are the right approach.
How fast does ant treatment work?
Most trails stop within a few days as bait reaches the nest.
Want to know the signs of ants, the health risks and how to tell them apart from other pests? Read our complete ant control guide or see all pest control in Camden.