Make your own bait! It gets carried back to the nest and kills the queen. Soak a cotton ball in the following solution and place in the middle of the "line" near wear they come in.
Ant Bait
1 1/2 Cups warm water
1 1/2 TBSP Borax
mix well
add 1/2 Cup sugar
mix well
Store in airtight container
You need to keep this out of the reach of children & pets as it is toxic. If you need, you can put the cotton ball in a small plastic container with a few ant sized holes drilled in the bottom sides.
Yesterday ants started invading my microwave. I need a safe method for cleaning the microwave and getting rid of the ants before they invade the kitchen.
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-2656468
Make your own bait! It gets carried back to the nest and kills the queen. Soak a cotton ball in the following solution and place in the middle of the "line" near wear they come in.
Ant Bait
1 1/2 Cups warm water
1 1/2 TBSP Borax
mix well
add 1/2 Cup sugar
mix well
Store in airtight container
You need to keep this out of the reach of children & pets as it is toxic. If you need, you can put the cotton ball in a small plastic container with a few ant sized holes drilled in the bottom sides.
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Salt then sweep
terro ank killer. we use all the time
Here are a few links with options for you. I use vinegar as I have a lot of pets in my house and do not use chemicals if I can help it.
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-2656468
https://www.thebalance.com/get-rid-of-ants-cheaply-and-naturally-1388157
http://www.top10homeremedies.com/how-to/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-naturally.html
Put cinnamon oil where they travel.