Every year during the summertime, ants are just starting to get in to my house. Anyway to prevent them getting into the house?
2007-06-16 06:29:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
They come in looking for water. I just bought some granule's from Home Depot and I am going to spread them around the house where I know that they are trying to get in, i.e. the front of the house in my case. I also got some spray that will form a barrier inside to get those too.
2007-06-16 07:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by plowmscat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are not any preventative products on the market that a homeowner can buy that are effective.As far as things you can do,Eliminate conducive conditions,Make sure there is no wood-soil contact,trees touching the home,moisture conditions in the home or against it,rotten wood is replaced and sealed,mulch is not piled against the house, and firewood is stored away from the home.The only products that will work are done by a professional,do not take shortcuts in protecting your home.Call a Pest Control Professional and have a proper treatment performed.The best products are baits.Sprays just scatter the ants and will result in a larger infestation
2007-06-16 16:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by george a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flame thrower! Only kidding, put all food away and keep the areas where you work on food clean, they are coming in for a reason! Other than that there are some great ant sprays and powders you can get now so have a look in your local pet shop.
2007-06-16 13:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by budgie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ants follow the leader by their sense of smell. To disrupt & intersept them sprinkel powdered cloves on the door step or where ever you see them. Washing your counter off with white vinegar and water mixed is said to keep bugs away. Besides vinegar works just as good as Clorox for clean ups.
2007-06-16 13:57:48 · answer #4 · answered by carol h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋