Pest guide
Black garden ant
Lasius niger
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Clean, seal gaps and assess the nest as needed.
- Potential harm
None
- What to expect
Possible response: Clean, seal gaps and assess the nest as needed. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Black garden ant (Lasius niger). Typical location: Established gardens. Potential harm: None. Possible response: Clean, seal gaps and assess the nest as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Lasius niger
- English name
- Black garden ant
- Preferred conditions
- Established gardens
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Clean, seal gaps and assess the nest as needed
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.