tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post1960950141936628315..comments2023-10-26T01:41:53.650-07:00Comments on Becca's Backyard: Aloha Friday #16Beccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335822447056360488noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-27367015046770871642009-08-31T07:58:51.335-07:002009-08-31T07:58:51.335-07:00When you find your answer let me know. I get them...When 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.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426465346446099471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-6743823272090266472009-08-29T19:11:57.647-07:002009-08-29T19:11:57.647-07:00Terro works wonders!! It really gets rid of them ...Terro works wonders!! It really gets rid of them fast!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483641233177919179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-89448253758206972322009-08-29T11:13:34.798-07:002009-08-29T11:13:34.798-07:00SaltSaltAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-72503589799487730532009-08-29T09:20:15.264-07:002009-08-29T09:20:15.264-07:00Ant spray usually works for us (Raid). It will la...Ant spray usually works for us (Raid). It will last about a month before you have to spray again.Maria@Conversations with Momshttp://conversationswithmoms.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-30917009944297466942009-08-29T08:40:34.947-07:002009-08-29T08:40:34.947-07:00I haven't found a "cure" yet. I was ...I haven't found a "cure" yet. I was told that sprinkling borax around their entryways would work. It didn't for me.Rita T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01830881581676707303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-53630652117538061172009-08-29T05:37:54.323-07:002009-08-29T05:37:54.323-07:00I think you really need a chemical spray for this....I 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 . . .Everydaywomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177067303981498522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-32662934087820784812009-08-28T18:55:30.575-07:002009-08-28T18:55:30.575-07:00I have heard that they won't cross red pepper....I have heard that they won't cross red pepper...weird and I haven't tried it! Aloha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15500358825836828384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-26679775993828440122009-08-28T18:52:52.373-07:002009-08-28T18:52:52.373-07:00oh yikes I am not sure but chemicals scare me more...oh yikes I am not sure but chemicals scare me more than ants.Kristen Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459128354316846076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-52560276704899118622009-08-28T17:39:40.421-07:002009-08-28T17:39:40.421-07:00I've heard something about boric acid or bakin...I've heard something about boric acid or baking soda with vinegar sprinkled aroundColette Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844522784600855200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-28822998824863453352009-08-28T17:01:53.753-07:002009-08-28T17:01:53.753-07:00I wish I knew. We have tons here.I wish I knew. We have tons here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-56498802271466629342009-08-28T15:41:37.541-07:002009-08-28T15:41:37.541-07:00We tried all sorts of home remedies, which didn...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!Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127067375701755256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-38655783338724987302009-08-28T14:07:55.978-07:002009-08-28T14:07:55.978-07:00For fire ants we use Ortho granules. For indoor we...For 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.<br />-Kiki<br />Great song choice BTW.Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593577392662543292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-42592721162681662372009-08-28T10:09:12.565-07:002009-08-28T10:09:12.565-07:00Veggiemomof2-Ants lick their feet? Don't ya ju...Veggiemomof2-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.htmlLADYHIGHTOWERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312545935427615347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-30370302336875321782009-08-28T09:13:14.892-07:002009-08-28T09:13:14.892-07:00We had the same problem. I would love to say that ...We 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.Erin @ Closing Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020727978444665211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-23634730332099644792009-08-28T09:08:33.118-07:002009-08-28T09:08:33.118-07:00My hubby uses Amdro.My hubby uses Amdro.Pamela M. Kramer - A Renaissance Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09352999829456499891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-20425217426365334802009-08-28T08:45:18.034-07:002009-08-28T08:45:18.034-07:00When it comes to bugs, I rely on chemicals so I us...When 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!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-16904199936912583782009-08-28T08:39:28.841-07:002009-08-28T08:39:28.841-07:00Terro Ant killer works great, is cheap @ Walmart, ...Terro 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.Veggiemomof2https://www.blogger.com/profile/08499664148041543629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-78068059875388449582009-08-28T08:01:22.977-07:002009-08-28T08:01:22.977-07:00if you find something that really works let me kno...if you find something that really works let me knowannies homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583996787641143024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-87853344349705484212009-08-28T07:31:23.905-07:002009-08-28T07:31:23.905-07:00I've heard you can sprinkle borax around the o...I've heard you can sprinkle borax around the outside of your house, but I don't know if it works.TheAtticGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03157669618524485184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-43370508157719403472009-08-28T07:20:05.444-07:002009-08-28T07:20:05.444-07:00Here at home we do the baby powder thing as well. ...Here at home we do the baby powder thing as well. At camp we use chemicals.Jessi @ Jabbering Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03161323510849434583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-26102314204220932352009-08-28T06:21:33.921-07:002009-08-28T06:21:33.921-07:00http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-ants.htm ...http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-ants.htm I found this site on getting rid of ants.AudreyOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674641559102984186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-55187772766191408332009-08-28T05:56:09.992-07:002009-08-28T05:56:09.992-07:00If you don't want to use Raid etc. I sometimes...If you don't want to use Raid etc. I sometimes use Windex. Makes it easier to clean too :)<br />Have a great Friday!<br />http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/08/waiting-for-weather-to-cooperate.htmlI am Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018601282810481033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-67890542987744814562009-08-28T05:48:05.496-07:002009-08-28T05:48:05.496-07:00Oh man. Ants are horrible. :(
We have to use ch...Oh man. Ants are horrible. :(<br /><br />We have to use chemicals to keep them at bay here. I haven't found a single thing that works otherwise.Stefanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792623466271126742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-76840679986560691522009-08-28T05:48:02.771-07:002009-08-28T05:48:02.771-07:00We use ant traps inside and spray and stakes along...We use ant traps inside and spray and stakes along the perimeter of the house.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656125303973845693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7998135299923116308.post-11579966046397505432009-08-28T05:18:37.874-07:002009-08-28T05:18:37.874-07:00I use chemicals.I use chemicals.MadeInCanariashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335488119326550661noreply@blogger.com