Where Hounslow's Ants Come From
Small rear gardens towards Chiswick
The terraced houses near the Chiswick border mostly have compact rear gardens with paved areas close to the kitchen door, and ants nesting under that paving trail straight indoors through the nearest gap once spring arrives.
Patios and courtyards in Brentford
Brentford's mix of older terraces and newer waterside flats both bring paved courtyards and patios close to kitchens, and a trail here often follows a patio edge or a gap around an old window frame rather than a straightforward garden route.
Signs to Look For
- A steady trail of ants heading to and from a food source
- Small mounds of fine soil near patios, paving or skirting boards
- Ants appearing around windows, doors or kitchen units, especially in warm weather
- Winged ants indoors, which can signal a nest close by
Keeping Ants Out of a Hounslow Kitchen
Following the trail back to where it enters usually tells us as much as treating the ants themselves — we'll walk you through it on the visit.
