I have been plagued with ants for 2 years now and have tried several diffent over the counter remidies but they always come back within a few months any ideas
2006-07-24 06:36:32 · 27 answers · asked by paula p 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
What kind of ants are they?
Carpenter, sugar, red . . .
Different ants are motivated by different things, and when they show up it's because they're foraging, eating, colonizing.
Not all ants are the same, and where they show up, when they show up, etc. is based on biology and what they are set up to do.
Identify the type of ant you want information on, and then GOOGLE it.
2006-07-24 06:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by i_troll_therefore_i_am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This worked for me:- get some jam and place in a jam jar lid (or something similar) place it outside near the wall of your house where you think the ants are coming in from. Then every day move it a couple of inches away from the wall, do this every day until the lid is far enough away so they are not coming into your house. Keep topping up with jam if when it is getting low.
2006-07-24 20:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by Milly (UK) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plant mint around the foundation of the house, ants hate that. Check to see if there are tree limbs overhanging your roof, sometimes the ants are dropping off of the tree. Also check around the house to see if there is something that is drawing them. If you have peonies planted close to the house, move them. They draw ants. Boric acid powder will work, but be careful if you have kids or animals that they can't get into it. If all else fails, call an exterminator. Good luck.
2006-07-24 06:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found out that bug sprays and powder grains only work temporary.
The best old fashion remedy that works is BORAX. It's a soap powder that for some reason works to keep ants where they belong... out. It might be hard to find but some places still have it.
It's known by 20 mule team Borox.
2006-07-24 06:44:55 · answer #4 · answered by Tyranus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere that put lemon juice in the perimeter of the area so they won't come in helps. But if you've already tried that stuff it might be time to get some ant traps to get rid of them. If you have children or pets you will probably want to make sure they are non-toxic.
2006-07-24 06:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by Foo Foo Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mother had ants in her kitchen and she found a solution which seem to do the trick. She bought a bunch of juicy grapes (a small price to get rid of them!) and place it on the surface where they occur at and leave it for a good few hours. most ants are attracted to this and they clamber over the grapes. the minute you get loads of ants on it, quickly pick the bunch of grapes and drop it into boiling hot water in a container. this will instantly kill them. and wash/cool the grapes to repeat the steps till all is removed! simple and entertaining may i say!!
2006-07-24 06:49:49 · answer #6 · answered by natterjack106 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds stupid but put down both ant spray and granules. Make sure the spray is water resistant for how ever many weeks. If that doesn't work, you might try pest control
2006-07-24 06:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by lojack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have to have someone reseal the house. Otherwise an exterminator's services is needed. I use cheap AquaNet hairspray in all the windows or doors I've seen the critters coming through. It works.
2006-07-24 06:40:59 · answer #8 · answered by midnightdealer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make a spray of white vinegar and water about 1\4 vinegar should do the trick . And spray your cabinets and etc about once a week with it
2006-07-24 06:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by Nevada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a product which you put where the worker feeder ants get it and take it back to the nest wiping pout all of the nest
ask at a hardeware store
2006-07-24 06:43:32 · answer #10 · answered by Linnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋