Dublin has been bombarded by ants after Ireland's unusually warm winter.
A leading pest control company has sent out a warning as they've been dealing with a huge increase in calls - especially in Dublin.
Rentokil Ireland have said there's been a 35 percent increase in calls in the first two months of this year compared to the same period in 2018.
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They said: "While ants typically present a problem during summertime, Ireland’s record-breaking high temperatures this winter saw a rise in the number of homes and businesses experiencing infestations from these annoying pests.
"Met Éireann reported this winter as the hottest on record for two-thirds of weather stations across Ireland. Rentokil predicts that as Irish winters grow warmer as a result of climate change, there will be further increases in callouts for infestations of warm weather pests during this period.
"Dublin was accountable for the highest number of callouts for ants between January and February, with 28% of all callouts. Cork (18%), Kerry (16%) and Kildare (8%) were the next counties most affected."
Advice
Richard Faulkner shares his advice on how to prevent the presence of ants in your home or business:
Clear up food and liquid spillages immediately.
Sweep up any food crumbs from under your kitchen appliances and units.
Store your food in airtight containers wherever possible.
If you have a pet, clear away any food that isn’t eaten straight away.
Block off the entry points for ants by sealing all cracks and crevices around your doors and window frames.
In the garden, keep your compost enclosed and make sure all rubbish bins have tightly sealed lids.
