Ugh, ants

Oct 06, 2013 16:18

I've never had a problem with ants before, but recently they invaded my kitchen. I found where they were coming in around the window and sealed it up, but apparently hordes had already made it inside. I never store food unsealed, and I've been even more scrupulous about keeping all dishes washed and the counters scrubbed down. I also tried rubbing ( Read more... )

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digitalwave October 7 2013, 06:34:13 UTC
We had a pretty major invasion earlier this summer. The max strength Raid ant traps knocked it right out. So far we're still ant free, too. :)

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astrothsknot October 7 2013, 13:55:19 UTC
Talc. they hate it and it won't damage any pets or yourself

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sparky77 October 7 2013, 17:18:06 UTC
I second the ant trap suggestion. I had an ant problem, got ant traps, after week all the ants were gone, I threw the traps away, and almost a year later I still don't have ants.

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anatsuno October 7 2013, 21:24:58 UTC
diatomaceous earth sprinkled everywhere (or at entry/exit points, along the route etc). Non toxic for you, deadly to all chitinous creatures.

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OT anitac588 October 8 2013, 19:46:41 UTC
Finding this post really warmed my heart. Ah, good old LJ, resource of all things important.
:)
Hope you beat the ant problem.

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