I have 2 kittens and an older cat that live with me. I'm looking for chemical-free ways to rid these ants. Or just something safe so my kittens dont get sick =]
2007-03-21 07:13:32 · 3 answers · asked by 35073209 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Any natural or home remedies for these pesky ants???
Or possibly another solution that wont affect the health of my babies? I'm desperate!!!
2007-03-21 09:47:20 · update #1
The most effective way I have ever found to get rid of ants is to follow their trail back to its source (or close to it), and put a small pile of sugar in their way. They'll stop at the sugar pile, and never make their way to the house.
2007-03-21 07:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've observed them over the years and done my research. Kill the first one you see. They only lay down a track if they return to the nest with food. Certain ones are sent out as scouts to find a source, then all the rest follow, so kill those scouts before they get back to the nest. I don't know of any way to totally eradicate ants, but you can lay down boric acid with some bait around the perimeter of the foundation of your house. Best done by a professional. I'm a little confused that you are sitting in a recliner eating a box of caramel corn and they came in the house, but then say you've heard they can come in the the house as well. They're already in your house. They're not nice. Don't worry. You won't wipe out the entire ant population of the world by protecting your home.
2016-03-17 00:11:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ants become a nuisance when they enter homes. Instead of spending money on costly pest control, you can get rid of ants by removing the food source and using soap water.
2007-03-22 06:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋