Why Ants Get Into Merton Kitchens
Patios and gardens around Morden
The larger gardens typical of Morden's semis give black garden ants plenty of undisturbed ground to nest in over winter. Once the weather warms up, a trail heading from the patio to a gap under the back door or around the kitchen window becomes hard to miss, usually following the same route day after day.
Older window and door frames near Wimbledon Common
In the Victorian houses closer to Wimbledon Common, ants more often come in through gaps that have opened up around old sash windows or door frames as the timber has moved with age, rather than through the garden directly.
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 Merton Kitchen
Finding the entry point matters as much as dealing with the ants already indoors — we'll ask what you've seen and where before booking anything.
