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My question is:
What do you suggest to get rid of ants?
We are infested in our new house :(
My question is:
What do you suggest to get rid of ants?
We are infested in our new house :(
Ant Terro. It works!
ReplyDeleteI hear they will not cross a path of chalk. We draw lines around our tires with chalk when we go camping so the ants do not come into our rv
ReplyDeleteWe've had serious ant problems in the past as well. I use chemicals: granuals that you spinkle all around the outside of your house near the foundation and then spray that you use inside all around the perimeter. Together it's totally taken care of our problem.
ReplyDeleteI use the fogger (RAID) when I see 'em. It works for a couple months
ReplyDeleteI say... smoke them out :)))) jk
ReplyDeleteHope you get rid of them tough.. it's a very annoying thing i guess.. so yeah..wish you luck!
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I usually use Raid, but my neighbor who is an entomologist sort of person said he uses Windex and then puts talc powder at the point of entry. I guess it helps kill them, erase the path, and block the entrance. But I haven't tried it, so I can't promise anything! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCinnemon and baby powder. The cinnamom deters them and the baby powder dries them up.
ReplyDeleteWe were invaded by ants this spring and I ended up buying Ortho Home Defense and it worked! Now I got to figure out how to get rid of fruit flies....
ReplyDeleteWe use Ortho Home defense also. it works great. We also have the Ridex plug in boxes, they really help keep them down. Ortho is used outside around the house. Have a great Aloha Friday.Blog Link is in my name
ReplyDeleteWe use Sevin around the outside of our home. I do not like chemicals, however, I detest ants in my home.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could help! Maybe you could go to Home Depot and see what they suggest!
ReplyDeleteI use chemicals.
ReplyDeleteWe use ant traps inside and spray and stakes along the perimeter of the house.
ReplyDeleteOh man. Ants are horrible. :(
ReplyDeleteWe have to use chemicals to keep them at bay here. I haven't found a single thing that works otherwise.
If you don't want to use Raid etc. I sometimes use Windex. Makes it easier to clean too :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Friday!
http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-for-weather-to-cooperate.html
http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-ants.htm I found this site on getting rid of ants.
ReplyDeleteHere at home we do the baby powder thing as well. At camp we use chemicals.
ReplyDeleteI've heard you can sprinkle borax around the outside of your house, but I don't know if it works.
ReplyDeleteif you find something that really works let me know
ReplyDeleteTerro Ant killer works great, is cheap @ Walmart, & simple to use. Tear off a piece of cardboard or use a disposable plate. Pour a bit of liquid on it & put it in a high traffic area. The ants walk through it & when they lick their feet later to clean them, it kills them.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to bugs, I rely on chemicals so I use Ortho Home Defense Spray and spray the entire perimeter of the house. It works!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby uses Amdro.
ReplyDeleteWe had the same problem. I would love to say that we found a natural remedy, but unfortunately we just had to spray outside around the kitchen door and window. We finally got rid of them.
ReplyDeleteVeggiemomof2-Ants lick their feet? Don't ya just learn something new everyday?? All I can tell you is that I had a cat once that wiped an infestation out! She ate them! http://psychicmamaindigochild.blogspot.com/2009/08/aloha-friday-3-squares.html
ReplyDeleteFor fire ants we use Ortho granules. For indoor we spray Indoor/Outdoor spray that is safe for dogs and kids. We used to have a bug guy, but he didn't do the best. So I do it now and we kept the termite protection/insurance. Aloha and take care.
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Great song choice BTW.
We tried all sorts of home remedies, which didn't work. But we did finally get some stuff from Mike's grandma, but I don't actually know what it's called. Sorry to be of no help!
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew. We have tons here.
ReplyDeleteI've heard something about boric acid or baking soda with vinegar sprinkled around
ReplyDeleteoh yikes I am not sure but chemicals scare me more than ants.
ReplyDeleteI have heard that they won't cross red pepper...weird and I haven't tried it! Aloha!
ReplyDeleteI think you really need a chemical spray for this. I don't like foggers, especially if you have young kids. You really have to clear out of the house. Perhaps just a spray, open the windows, and head outside. Never had to use a professional; but if all else fails . . .
ReplyDeleteI haven't found a "cure" yet. I was told that sprinkling borax around their entryways would work. It didn't for me.
ReplyDeleteAnt spray usually works for us (Raid). It will last about a month before you have to spray again.
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ReplyDeleteTerro works wonders!! It really gets rid of them fast!
ReplyDeleteWhen you find your answer let me know. I get them in the back door all around our kitchen door. I just vacuum them up and it is OK for a couple days but doesn't solve the real problem.
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