Where Wandsworth's Ants Come In
Patios and small gardens near Earlsfield
The small terraced gardens around Earlsfield give ants a nest site close to the back door, and a patio slab or a gap at the base of a wall is often all the cover they need before a trail forms straight to a kitchen worktop.
Old sash windows in Balham
In Balham's older houses, worn sash windows and their frames have gaps that widen slightly over the years, giving ants an upstairs entry point that has nothing to do with the garden at all.
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 Wandsworth Kitchen
Once the trail is dealt with, sealing the entry point stops it starting up again next summer.
