Ants

The Common Black Ant (Lasius niger) or Garden Ant create nests in gardens, under paving slabs or in foundations, they do not bite or spread disease but can become a nuisance requiring pest control when they enter buildings.

Common Black Ant, Garden Ant (Lasius niger)

Habitat and Distribution

Found throughout Europe the Black Ant occurs very frequently in Ireland, normally close to humans. Ants have a well defined social structure and large ant nests can contain many thousand. Young queens leave the nest each year in the form of ‘flying ants’ to form new nests.

For more advice on getting rid of ants contact City Pest Control.



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