Ant treatment in Newham
Treatment for black garden ants and Pharaoh's ants, aimed at the colony rather than the trail. We cover homes, rented properties and businesses across Newham, including Forest Gate, Manor Park, Little Ilford and East Ham.
Where ants turn up in Newham
Victorian and Edwardian terraced streets in Forest Gate, Manor Park and East Ham
Paved back yards, gaps under door thresholds and cracks in old render give garden ants an easy route from nest to kitchen in older homes.
New-build apartment blocks in Stratford, Canning Town and the Royal Docks
Heating pipes and service ducts in large blocks can let Pharaoh's ants spread between flats, while garden ants mostly trouble ground-floor homes.
Shared houses and rented flats in Plaistow, Upton Park and Stratford
Shared kitchens with food left out and bins emptied irregularly give ant trails a constant reason to return in shared houses.
Food shops, restaurants and market stalls in Green Street, Queen's Market and East Ham
Sugary ingredients, spills and open stock draw ants into cafés, bakeries and food stores, where Pharaoh's ants in particular pose a contamination risk.
Homes close to parks and open grassland in Forest Gate, West Ham and Stratford
Open grassland and sunny banks support many garden ant nests, and homes that back onto them often see trails and flying ants each summer.
Signs to look for
Ant trails
Lines of ants running along skirting boards, worktops or windowsills towards food, pet bowls or bins.
Small soil piles
Little heaps of fine soil between paving slabs, along walls or at the edge of a lawn, marking nest entrances.
Flying ants
Winged ants emerging in large numbers on a warm, humid summer day, showing a mature nest nearby.
Tiny pale ants indoors
Yellowish-brown ants around 2 mm long in warm rooms, bathrooms or around heating pipes, which may be Pharaoh's ants.
How it works
Tell us what you’ve seen
Call or email with the pest, the type of property and your postcode. A technician can explain the process before anyone visits.
Find the source
The visit starts with the signs: identifying the pest, where it is nesting and how it is getting in.
Treat the problem
Treatment uses professional-use products and methods chosen for the pest and the property, with clear safety advice.
Keep it from coming back
You get advice on proofing and hygiene. Businesses can choose one-off visits or a regular service programme.
Local pages in Newham
Further reading
Let’s talk about the problem.
Tell us what you’ve seen, the property type and your postcode.