Thomas, ants are a necessary part of nature HOWEVER when they invade, it is best to remove / kill the invaders. They will never stop until that colony is exterminated. Once ants mark a trail, it will be followed no matter how long it takes them to get back to the food source. Here is a SAFE, inexpensive way. Best of all it WORKS. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/ants-safe-and-effective-cure-36651130
I use packaged cornbread mix that says it is sweetened and put it where they are. They will take it to the mound, everyone will eat it and die, they can't digest the cornmeal, but will take it because it is sweetened. Little goes a long way.
I read this from : Itsmemic
Medicated powder from the Dollar Tree. It has eucalyptus in it...menthol...I puff it around my homes foundation..and inside under my birdcages in the cracks under moldings. Work immediately and they never come back. I do this at the first sign of ants..in one day..GONE. The powder is in a very large container and lasts quite awhile too !! And smells great !
Not toxic to my birds OR dog
What if you make a barrier around the house.
I did some research, since we know what works for one person doesn't always work for another. I found this site and it's pretty informative. I know some tips you may not be able to use but there are some good ones also that will hopefully help.
Many ants dislike bay leaves, which can be placed in cabinets. Some people have success with Borax mixed with sugar, for outdoor use, or Terro traps, in the kitchen area.
Keep all flour, salt, sugar, etc. in tightly sealed containers.
Apply peppermint essential oil mixed with water near entryways, and/or use Ortho Ant/Insect control spray around exterior of your home.
If your trees show evidence of ant hills at the base, you may have carpenter ants, which can kill the tree, over time.
Hi Thomas - 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
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.
Thomas, ants are a necessary part of nature HOWEVER when they invade, it is best to remove / kill the invaders. They will never stop until that colony is exterminated. Once ants mark a trail, it will be followed no matter how long it takes them to get back to the food source. Here is a SAFE, inexpensive way. Best of all it WORKS. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/ants-safe-and-effective-cure-36651130
Ants: Safe and Effective Cure
I use packaged cornbread mix that says it is sweetened and put it where they are. They will take it to the mound, everyone will eat it and die, they can't digest the cornmeal, but will take it because it is sweetened. Little goes a long way.
I read this from : Itsmemic
Medicated powder from the Dollar Tree. It has eucalyptus in it...menthol...I puff it around my homes foundation..and inside under my birdcages in the cracks under moldings. Work immediately and they never come back. I do this at the first sign of ants..in one day..GONE. The powder is in a very large container and lasts quite awhile too !! And smells great !
Not toxic to my birds OR dog
What if you make a barrier around the house.
I did some research, since we know what works for one person doesn't always work for another. I found this site and it's pretty informative. I know some tips you may not be able to use but there are some good ones also that will hopefully help.
Many ants dislike bay leaves, which can be placed in cabinets. Some people have success with Borax mixed with sugar, for outdoor use, or Terro traps, in the kitchen area.
Keep all flour, salt, sugar, etc. in tightly sealed containers.
Apply peppermint essential oil mixed with water near entryways, and/or use Ortho Ant/Insect control spray around exterior of your home.
If your trees show evidence of ant hills at the base, you may have carpenter ants, which can kill the tree, over time.
Hi Thomas - 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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