2007-02-07 04:15:02 · 5 answers · asked by cololauren 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
When I had that problem,there was a nice carpenter ants nest right under the dishwasher,living in the sill!
2007-02-07 04:21:43 · answer #1 · answered by LightningSlow 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are looking for water or food.
Clean the area with clorax and the spray the walls, floors and counters tonight before bedtime, so no one touches it.
Then clean it again in the morning.
Also, put out ant repellant granules all around the outside of your home.
2007-02-07 04:19:42 · answer #2 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also, to keep them away from the dishwasher, or anywhere else for that matter, use MINT. you can either use bulk mint 'tea' leaves, fresh mint, or a product called 'Dr. Bronner's PepperMint Soap'. sprinkle leaves or spray the tea or soap near the place where you see them (and along their track, or route) for a day or two, and they will stay away for good. also, depending on what climate you live in, planting mint right outside your door is a good thing also.
good luck!
p.s. i heard orange peels also work.
2007-02-07 08:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by svelte_steve 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run your dishwasher empty with about a cup of borax (specific cleaner) should help to get rid of them, then check for cracks in walls of dishwasher
2007-02-07 04:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by blank_red_rose 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teach them the way home and they will wonder no more.
had to jump on that one, wheeeeee
2007-02-07 04:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋