Mix 40 percent water, 40 percent rubbing alcohol and 20 percent dish soap into a spray bottle to create an ant toxin. Spray any visible ant mounds with the solution to help kill them. The advantage of the solution is that pets are less likely to get into it and it won't negatively affect your pool water if a small amount drips into the pool.
And then you can use ant traps to keep the away. Best of luck!
Keep the area surrounding the pool clean: Because ants are drawn to both food and wetness, make sure that there are no spills, crumbs, or food leftovers in the area. You should keep your garbage can out of the pool and shut. Employ ant bait: Ants surrounding the pool can be effectively managed with ant bait.
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Mix 40 percent water, 40 percent rubbing alcohol and 20 percent dish soap into a spray bottle to create an ant toxin. Spray any visible ant mounds with the solution to help kill them. The advantage of the solution is that pets are less likely to get into it and it won't negatively affect your pool water if a small amount drips into the pool.
And then you can use ant traps to keep the away. Best of luck!
Thanks. I will have to try that
Terro is a great product, we put it in their pathway. If you can locate the hill pour boiling water on it
Spray vinegar on and around poolside, and don't eat there unless you catch all your crumbs etc.
Keep the area surrounding the pool clean: Because ants are drawn to both food and wetness, make sure that there are no spills, crumbs, or food leftovers in the area. You should keep your garbage can out of the pool and shut. Employ ant bait: Ants surrounding the pool can be effectively managed with ant bait.