SWARMS of flying ants could soon be in the region, but are not cause for alarm, say experts at British Pest Control Association.
Ants will take wing to mate for a short period of time in July or August – known as flying ant season.
Young queens will emerge from the nest and take flight in a bid to mate with males from other colonies.
Niall Gallagher, technical manager at BPCA, said: “It’s not entirely true that ants only fly for one day each year, but the mating season does tend to be just a few days in July or August.
“Mating takes place in the air during the swarming nuptial flight, but the ants will disappear within a few hours and are best left alone.”
Niall added: “Flying ant season isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. however, if you have ants in your garden or near to your home, it is sensible to keep a close eye on them and make sure they don’t make their way indoors.
“They are highly organised social insects that are attracted to sweet foodstuffs and my invade buildings in search of food.”
