Ants in Your Abu Dhabi Kitchen in Winter: Why and What to Do
Ants in your kitchen are there for food and water, and a visible trail means a colony is sending workers back and forth from a nest, usually outside the flat. Wiping the trail, sealing food and fixing drips helps, but the lasting fix is to reach the nest with bait. Cooler months can send people to open balconies and windows more, which gives ants easy routes in.
Why are there ants in my kitchen when it is clean?
Ants do not need a mess. A few sugar grains, a sticky bottle base, pet food or a damp sink corner is enough, and scout ants leave a scent trail that brings the rest. Look at the window frame, the balcony door, the sink pipes and the wall behind the counter to find where the trail enters.
What should I do, and what should I avoid?
• Wipe the trail with soapy water. • Store sugar, honey, cereal and pet food in sealed containers. • Fix dripping taps and wipe wet sink corners. • Take bins out nightly. • Avoid spraying the trail with a household spray. It kills the ants you see, can split the colony and sends workers somewhere else.
When should I call a professional?
Call if the trail comes back after a few days, if ants appear in several rooms, or if you cannot find where they enter. Our ant control uses colony baiting so that workers carry the bait to the nest, and the technician checks entry points around windows, pipes and balconies. Call Friends on 050 112 7654 or request a quote on the website, and a technician will arrange a visit in Abu Dhabi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do ants come back after I spray?
Surface spray misses the nest, so the colony keeps sending workers. Baiting is designed to reach the nest.
Can ants in a high-floor flat come from the building?
Yes. Ants can travel along pipes, balconies and wall gaps, so your technician will check entry points inside and outside the flat.
Is ant treatment safe for kids and pets?
We use Tadweer- and municipality-approved products, and your technician will tell you where to keep children and pets away until treated areas are dry.