Where Tower Hamlets' Ants Are Coming From
Patios near the Roman Road in Bow
The small paved yards typical of terraces near the Roman Road give ants plenty of joints and edges to nest under, close enough to the back door that a trail across a patio into the kitchen is a short trip once the weather warms. The nest is almost always outside, even when the trail is only noticed indoors.
Sash windows around Mile End
Many of the terraced houses near Mile End Park still have original sash windows, and the gaps that develop around ageing frames as they settle are exactly the size an ant needs to get in. Kitchens closest to an older sash window are usually where the trail is first noticed.
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 Tower Hamlets Kitchen
We'll look at where the trail is coming from before deciding whether the nest itself needs treating or just the entry points sealing.
