I just discovered the surprising kitchen spot that’s attracting ants — and it’s not your counters
Ants are increasingly becoming a nuisance in homes as summer approaches. A surprising source of attraction for these pests is the cutlery drawer, often overlooked during cleaning routines. Homeowners are encouraged to pay attention to this area to prevent ant infestations.
- ▪Ants are small but can be difficult to eliminate from homes.
- ▪The cutlery drawer is a hidden area that can attract ants due to food debris.
- ▪Homeowners should include the cutlery drawer in their cleaning routines to deter ants.
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Home I just discovered the surprising kitchen spot that’s attracting ants — and it’s not your counters Features By Cynthia Lawrence published 20 May 2026 Stop wiping your countertop — this is the kitchen spot secretly attracting ants When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Jump to: Top tips to prevent ants Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With summer approaching, now is the time for seasonal pests to begin appearing inside homes.
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