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With summer approaching, now is the time for seasonal pests to begin appearing inside homes. In my case, this often means ants, thanks to a nearby nest in my backyard — and I notice them visiting my kitchen more frequently as the weather warms up.Although ants may be small, they are mighty, even if other pests (like mice, which would make me abandon my house) are more unsettling. Not only do these tiny critters invade your home, but ants are notoriously hard to get rid of.That’s when I made a surprising discovery — the real kitchen area that was attracting ants. In fact, since it’s not the most obvious place, it often gets missed during our routine pest control/inspection.The overlooked kitchen spot that is attracting ants
Open top cutlery drawer (Image credit: Shutterstock)While it's easy to focus on obvious spots like trash cans, floors, and kitchen countertops when trying to banish ants, the cutlery drawer is a surprising magnet for critters.This is because this spot is usually right below the countertop, and leaving it open means crumbs or dropped food debris can easily and unknowingly fall right into the drawer. I know I’m guilty of doing that when I’m prepping or dishing out meals, or frantically rushing around hosting a dinner party.By not including this hidden area in my cleaning routine, it became the ideal area where pesky ants are drawn to infest your kitchen and drawers.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.The simple way to avoid this is to always remember to close your cutlery drawer after use, especially when you’re preparing food.How to clean your drawer to avoid an ant invasion
