They don't like mint essential oil either but I don't know as it will kill an ant that big. Borax sprinkled to form a moat around your house will keep them out, as will a ring of diatomaceous earth
I don't know about carpenter ants, but most other ants can't digest cornmeal. I heavily sprinkle where ever they live with the sweetened cornbread and muffin mix you can get real cheap at Walmart in the envelopes. With big ants or big populated mound it takes more than one application, if you see activity when the area is ruffled up, apply more.
Hi Ginette - Those little buggers are relentless, aren't they?!? This is the most effective method and all-natural spray DIY that we use with ants. It's best indoors, but will also work outside with more frequent applications. It's even been featured on Hometalk! Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
Hi Ginette, try this mix one cup warm water with ½ cup sugar and 3 tablespoons borax. Soak it up with cotton balls and place them in shallow dishes near ant trails.) Resist the urge to kill all the ants you see
I would like to know how to get rid those pesty little sink/drain flies. I've tried baking soda and vinegar, drain cleaners and put plastic over the drains.
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An anteater.
try peppermint oil
They don't like mint essential oil either but I don't know as it will kill an ant that big. Borax sprinkled to form a moat around your house will keep them out, as will a ring of diatomaceous earth
I don't know about carpenter ants, but most other ants can't digest cornmeal. I heavily sprinkle where ever they live with the sweetened cornbread and muffin mix you can get real cheap at Walmart in the envelopes. With big ants or big populated mound it takes more than one application, if you see activity when the area is ruffled up, apply more.
Hi Ginette - Those little buggers are relentless, aren't they?!? This is the most effective method and all-natural spray DIY that we use with ants. It's best indoors, but will also work outside with more frequent applications. It's even been featured on Hometalk! Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
https://pinkfortitude.com/ant-spray/
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Hi Ginette, try this mix one cup warm water with ½ cup sugar and 3 tablespoons borax. Soak it up with cotton balls and place them in shallow dishes near ant trails.) Resist the urge to kill all the ants you see