Ant Infestation in Essex: How to Stop Them Taking Over Your Kitchen
Every June through September, ant call-outs spike across Essex — from Chelmsford semis to Southend flats. The black garden ant is the culprit in almost every case, and while they're harmless individually, a colony inside your walls can number in the tens of thousands.
The good news is that ants are one of the more manageable domestic pests — provided you treat the nest, not just the workers you can see. Here's how to tell if you're dealing with a surface trail or a colony that's moved indoors, and what actually works to stop it.