The ants are small ants and there are lots of them. We will spray and then an hr or so later theres a ton more. Any natural ways to get rid of them. Or how to locate the nest.
2007-08-11 10:13:54 · 12 answers · asked by davidrobertdayii 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I've had an ant problem again this year, too. Seems like every year about the same time we get ants. Other than spraying them, and not leaving out food items, or dirty dishes on your counter, be sure you keep the areas around your doorways and steps clear of trash, weeds, etc. Also spray around your doorsteps and around the perimeter of your home. Ant poison granules sprinkled around the perimeter can help too. There are also some ant bait trays on the market. Once you get the problem somewhat under control, put out some of the little bait trays. They've worked for me.
2007-08-11 10:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To locate the nest can be time consuming and at best miserable. Place some small sugar in the known area where they are, and watch closely to see if the in fact pick it up and head for home. If they do, just keep tract of where they travel and sooner or later you'll find their nest.
Once found, some simple motor oil and or paint thinner will make them look for better housing.
I have already used gasoline on their nest, and then a match, but only if far enough away from the house, garage or shed.
The only time I even bother ants is when they get into the house, as like most insects, they do serve a good purpose in nature.
2007-08-11 10:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of these 'remedies' are of no use. Rice or cornmeal will not kill ants. It does not expand and explode in their stomach. That idea came from GRITS an acronym for an insecticide.
Gas and/or motor oil contaminate the soil and are illegal for use in this manner.
The ants are most likely looking for water. You could try placing a bowl in their path and see.
If you use more than one type of insecticide at one time you will get better results.
Spray around all entrances - doors & windows, and at the same time put out combat ant traps. The spary will kill those attempting to enter the house will die and the ones that don't will take the bait back to the nest, ths killing all that remain.
Sometimes the queen is 10 feet - yes 10 feet - under the ground.
Hope this helps
2007-08-11 11:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by Belize Missionary 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
have this comparable situation... i found out that ants love rest room paper, toothpaste, and that they arrive for the water furnish interior the bathing room. call your interior of reach exterminator and ask them to spray. Can sprays like raid artwork for a on an identical time as, yet no longer long sufficient. you ought to additionally make certain extra approximately whats below your abode. your abode could have been geared up over an ant colony. or you will be able to as nicely have an ant nest on your wall. As for the kitchen situation they're for sure coming for the foodstuff. in basic terms make certain you dont' depart foodstuff out over night. shop the flooring and the counters sparkling. you ought to even have an exterminator come spray there too. Having an exterminator come each and each month will help shop the pests away.
2016-10-10 00:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by doloris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well best cheap way to get rid of ant's is 2 parts vinagar and one part water. Just pour it around and in the hole on the nest and they will move off. And if it's inside just clean your counters with vineagar and water and you won't have any there.
2007-08-11 10:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by Always ready for anything 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sprinkle boric acid or borax around the areas that seem the most infested. That is supposed to be a natural deterant to ants.
2007-08-11 10:24:23 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle R 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I purchase a few pounds of cayenne pepper every couple months from wholesaleherbs.com or herbalcom.com. I sprinkle it all over my yard, water it in, and it drives those ants to my neighbors yard.
2007-08-11 12:25:22 · answer #7 · answered by MJ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
use the bait trap, the hunter ants will bring the food - poison back to the nest and wipe out the colony.
http://www.doyourownpestcontrol.com/SPEC/pick-maxforceant1.htm
2007-08-11 10:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Put little piles of cornmeal around where you see their trails. They'll eat it, but can't digest it, and they will die a slow, agonizing, horrible death. Just what an ant deserves. (Can ya tell I don't like ants?)
2007-08-11 10:18:33 · answer #9 · answered by shojo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get some INSTANT RICE put it down near where you have seen the ants. they will eat it and when they drink the rice expands...big time... no more ants
2007-08-11 10:18:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋