Flying Ant Day is predicted to arrive in Britain earlier than expected this year, with an extra 50 billion ants set to potentially take to the skies .

Insect experts are warning that the event could come about a month earlier than normal, with Brits likely to see many more ants after a surge in bug populations.

Unseasonably warm weather in the UK this spring is believed to have led to a huge increase in the number of ants up and down the country.

Temperatures hit record-breaking highs on April 19, where parts of the south-east basked in 29C heat - making it the hottest April day since 1949 .

Flying ant day usually takes place in July and lasts around a fortnight, despite its name. But this year the event is expected to occur as early as June.

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There is believed to be more than 10,000 trillion ants in the world - according to wildlife experts - with roughly 150bn of them in the UK.

Taking into account the large spike in call-outs by Rentokil, this year's ant population could reach closer to 200bn, meaning more grief for British householders due to swarms of the pests in UK gardens, homes and bins.

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As a result of the huge rise in the number of ants, the number of flying ants - when ants grow wings and go on 'nuptial flights' in search of a mate - is predicted to take place this month.

A spokesman for Rentokil told the Mirror: "There has been a significant increase in ant activity across the UK.

"Ant-related call outs increased 148 per cent from March to April.

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"Experts believe the rise could be attributed to the unseasonably warm start to the Spring - after Brits experienced record-breaking warm weather in April.

"Last month’s period of clear skies and the hottest April day since 1949 may explain the surge in activity, as ants are typically more active in higher temperatures and colonies use sunlight to navigate.

"If the weather remains mild, Rentokil expects higher levels of ant activity throughout the summer period.

"Ant life-cycles depend on temperature, and the amount of food available to them.

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"Provided the Queen is healthy, and enough food is being brought back to the nest, ant eggs have a greater chance of survival.

"Ants can hatch after just three weeks, leading to increased breeding and larger colonies during prolonged warm periods."

Head of the technical training academy at Rentokil Pest Control, David Cross also told the Mirror: "Last month we saw reported ant infestations rise to levels we wouldn’t usually expect until June or July.

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"It’s rare to see ant infestations in cold or overcast weather, and while the ‘Beast from the East’ may have caused them to remain dormant in March, the sudden change in temperature has since brought them out in their droves.

"This trend could be set to continue throughout the rest of the summer."

Tips on how to get rid of the flying ants:

Flying ants don't pose much of a threat for people in the UK, but here are a handful of useful ways to tackle the insects head on.

Spray the ants with dishwashing soap - it attaches to their bodies and dehydrates them.

Clean up after yourself - Avoid leaving spillages or keeping any dirty dishes in the sink for too long and try to keep surfaces as clean as possible

Use artificial sweetener - certain types of sweeteners are very toxic for ants.

Keep food sealed - don't leave any food lying around and try to seal bin bags as tightly as possible to avoid attracting ants.

Use insecticidal powder - pour a layer of powder around door frames, along the patio or flood junctions (wherever ants run).

Place a tin can over an ant hill - the sun will heat the tin can up and the ants will take their eggs into the can. Place a piece of cardboard under the can during the afternoon and dispose of the eggs. Birds or chickens will eat the eggs.

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