Tip: Raisins for getting rid of ants
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Melody
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Not a question - rather a solution. Every spring I have a problem with ants. When I discovered that t the raisins I was about to put in cookies were old and dry I threw them outside for the birds and squirrels. Hours later my basement floor was full of dead ants. I thought perhaps it was the raisins. A few days later with a fresh bag of raisins I sprinkled some more around and VOILA - more dead ants in the basement. I no longer think it is a coincidence, but perhaps a solution.
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The best way I have found to treat ants is to treat outside of your house. They come in many times to look for water. Make sure you check for nests outside near your foundation. I have you a professional to spray but I know that there are products out there for do it yourself ears.
Try borax.no chemicals and cheap and it works
This is so good to know, I really appreciate you sharing!
Huh, great observation and test! Thanks for sharing! Next time I see ants I am going to try!
In england we use a gel called Nippon you need to kill queen to distroy the nest.
Who would have guessed! Will give it a shot next problem! And to think, "I heard it through the grapevine"
I wonder if it is the type of sulphites in your raisins, because I have seen ants eat raisins, and they did not die. Is it possible that a neighbour sprayed an insecticide outside, and they came in your basement to escape it, but had already been exposed? You've certainly piqued my curiosity...
Are the raisins harmful to stray or feral cats that might nibble on them? Grapes are toxic to cats so while ridding your home of ants could you be harming another creature?
Grapes and Raisins are toxic to cats and dogs. If one of those types of animals may have access, check to see if what you want to use is toxic to whatever kind of animal is in your area. This is also important for people who have birds or rodents AND cats or dogs. Some of the foods you can feed to birds or rodents are toxic to cats and dogs.