07-06-2003, 09:25 PM | #21 |
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Ants.... Best approach I've used is ant baits. Put the little poison pills down where they congregate, and they'll eventually eat it up and take it home. Took about three days last time...
Good news is ya said ya saw where they were coming in from. Put one of the baits right at that spot, and they'll eat it up. Two side notes: you can get commercial ant baits which are better than the stuff you buy in stores. Try and get some of that if you can. Also, your fries left out overnight were not what attracted them. They were already there, and they just came over for the meal.
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07-07-2003, 07:35 AM | #22 |
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Most "pest" insects breath through their feet. Try some baking powder it works real well.
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07-07-2003, 07:43 AM | #23 | |
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Yeah, I was kind of kidding, but I see what you mean. I personally like ants, I'm fascinated by the way they build their home, the organised work force etc. Yes, I like bees too. |
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07-07-2003, 09:13 AM | #24 |
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[img]graemlins/doh.gif[/img] Was anyone actually reading it? I said they're coming out of a crack in the WALL. I find it hard to put bait on the wall.
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07-07-2003, 09:39 AM | #25 |
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Boric acid (liquid form) has worked best for me. When we first bought our house, we would have an annual invasion of ants as soon as warm weather hit. I placed a drop or two of boric acid on a small piece of cardboard and set these homemade traps out in several locations throughout the house (under cabinets, behind appliances, etc). It is very effective, but also very toxic. I always wear a pair of rubber gloves when handling it and we keep it sealed in a little plastic bag when it isn't being used.
I wouldn't recommend it if you have small children and I absolutely would not recommend it if you have indoor pets of your own. It's like anti-freeze, it smells sweet, but will be fatal if they lick it. After about 3 years, I think we finally killed off the queen and the entire nest...I haven't seen ANY ants in the last 2-3 years..and they use to almost swarm through the house. You don't have to put the bait inside the wall..they came out for the fries, they will come out for the bait too. Just put it in several locations (especially the kitchen, but not near food). Just because you haven't seen them there yet doesn't mean they aren't visiting. Never heard of trying cinammon or baking soda, but that would definitely be a safer alternative if you have kids or pets that you don't want bothering the stuff. If all else fails, call an exterminator. Don't know what the prices would be in your area, but I had them do a "general purpose" extermination on my house 2 years ago and it only cost $70. Good luck, Whackmeister! May the ants fall like wheat before your onslaught. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
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07-08-2003, 03:29 PM | #27 | |
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Like was said, put the baits down and they'll find 'em. Just put 'em close to where the ants are, and they'll soon blaze a trail there. You might also look for things on the other side of the wall to get an idea of where they're coming from. Check floors, ceilings, other walls.... somewhere, they're getting in and staying in. The closer you get to the actual nest, the quicker the problem goes away.
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07-08-2003, 03:34 PM | #28 |
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It is the same thing with the coachroches(sp?). When you found one,you know/found all/whole colony(!)of them!
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