Ant Control in Richmond upon Thames: what we see locally
Black garden ants are a familiar summer nuisance in Richmond's homes. Colonies nest under patios, paths and garden walls, and send foragers indoors through gaps under doors and around extensions.
We see the most ant calls from Victorian terraces with garden-facing kitchen extensions in St Margarets, Twickenham and East Sheen, and from interwar semis in Whitton. In heated buildings, we also treat pharaoh ants, which need specialist baiting.
On flying ant days in July, the paved gardens behind Richmond's terraces often reveal colonies nesting under the patio or along the extension wall. If ants appear in the same place each summer, the nest is close by.
Where we find ants in Richmond upon Thames
- Kitchen extensions in St Margarets and Twickenham: The joint between old and new walls is a common way in.
- Patio doors in Whitton: Colonies under patios send ants into kitchens.
- Garden walls and paths: Ants nest along warm brick walls.
- Care homes and heated buildings: Pharaoh ants spread through warm buildings.
Our ant control service covers the whole of Richmond upon Thames, including Barnes, East Sheen, Ham, Hampton, Kew, Mortlake, Richmond, St Margarets, Teddington, Twickenham and Whitton, with same-day or next-day visits.
Keeping ants out of Richmond upon Thames homes
Keep sugary foods sealed and seal gaps under doors and along extension joints.
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 Richmond upon Thames
Single treatment. No VAT to add. Fixed price confirmed before we start, with no hidden extras.
Ant Control in Richmond upon Thames: your questions
How much does ant control cost in Richmond upon Thames?
Ant control in Richmond upon Thames 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.
When is ant season?
April to September, with flying ants in July and August.
Are treatments safe for pets?
Yes. Baits are placed out of reach. If you'd like advice about your property in Richmond upon Thames, call 020 3369 9469 and a local technician will help.
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 Richmond upon Thames.