Where Sutton's Ants Are Coming From
Patios in Cheam and Wallington
The patios and paved areas typical of Cheam and Wallington's gardens give ants plenty of joints to nest under, close enough to the back door that a trail across the patio into the kitchen is a short trip once the weather warms. The nest itself is almost always outside, even when the trail is only noticed indoors.
Older paving near Carshalton's ponds
Around Carshalton, some of the older paved areas near the ponds have settled and cracked over the years, giving ants an established nesting spot that's been there for several seasons before anyone in the house connects it to the indoor trail.
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 Sutton Kitchen
We'll look at where the trail leads outside before deciding whether the nest itself needs treating.
