How to get rid of flying ants?
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Hi Joanne,
Hopefully you have flying ants and not termites, this link gives you a clear picture of the 2-side by side-and a list of products you can use to get rid of them, although I am not sure where you could even find some of them:
https://www.thespruce.com/tips-on-controlling-flying-ants-2656328
Hi Joanne - flying ants are such a pain. This site has some different ways on killing them:
https://www.wikihow.com/Kill-Flying-Ants
Ants of any kind can be eliminated with cornmeal. This works for ANY ant. Here is the proof it does work: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/ants-safe-and-effective-cure-36651130
Ants: Safe and Effective Cure
Are they termites or queens?
Ants don't generally fly so it's possible you are seeing termites that swarm and then afterward drop their wings.