Where Lambeth's Ants Get In
Patio doors near Herne Hill
The Victorian terraces near Herne Hill often have a small paved garden accessed through a patio door, and the gap around that door is one of the easiest routes for ants to find their way in. Outside, the nest is typically under a slab or at the base of a garden wall, marked by small heaps of fine soil that give away exactly where to look.
Skirting boards in Tulse Hill's terraces
Tulse Hill's residential streets follow a similar layout, and ants there tend to come in through skirting boards or an old air brick close to the kitchen rather than a patio door specifically. Warm, humid weather brings the trail indoors more noticeably, as more workers follow the scent line looking for food.
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 Lambeth Kitchen
Finding and sealing the gap the trail is using matters more than clearing the visible ants, since new workers simply pick the scent back up.
