Help....we have ants!
#51
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Portland, OR via Hawaii
Posts: 1,342
My Mom used this for years in Hawaii - with great success:
Ant and Roach Powder
2 parts Boric Acid Powder
1 part Sugar
1 part Corn Meal
Mix together.
Store in any air tight container.
Application:
Place in a bottle cap (or similar small container) and place along "trail".
You may also sprinkle at the site of apparent "entrance".
Good luck.
Ant and Roach Powder
2 parts Boric Acid Powder
1 part Sugar
1 part Corn Meal
Mix together.
Store in any air tight container.
Application:
Place in a bottle cap (or similar small container) and place along "trail".
You may also sprinkle at the site of apparent "entrance".
Good luck.
#52
What works for me is Comet you use in the kitchen. Shake some in all the area where the ants are. I also use it in doorways to keep other creepy crawlers from coming in.
This is an RVer trick. We shake Comet around the wheels to keep ants out when we park.
This is an RVer trick. We shake Comet around the wheels to keep ants out when we park.
#54
Originally Posted by grammydar
Can anyone help me get rid of the ants that have invaded my kitchen?
I have tried Terro, and Borax. and still they keep coming back.
I appreciate any suggestions.
I have tried Terro, and Borax. and still they keep coming back.
I appreciate any suggestions.
#59
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: North Kansas City, MO
Posts: 561
Was bombarded by kitchen ants last year, they were coming from every kitchen crevis. Nothing I used helped and I tried some pretty expensive stuff. My daughter-in-law brought over a box of "Hot Shot MaxAttrax Ant Bait" A little plastic disc with an opening on one side. They come four in a pack and she said they were very inexpensive. I put one in a corner (out of sight). Haven't seen an ant since (over a year ago). I just got the box to give you the name of the product, it has three left in the box, I never put another one out - its still in the corner, probably not effective any longer but the ants must have passed the word to stay away from my kitchen. It was probably purchased to Walgreen's, CVS, Walmart, etc.
Good luck
PS Box says "guarenteed to work for even severe infestations, Kills in 24 Hours"
Good luck
PS Box says "guarenteed to work for even severe infestations, Kills in 24 Hours"
#60
I had an exterminator come in & he put this paste outside about every 8'. He recommended feeding them outdoors so they would stay out side & not come in looking for food. Just tonight I noticed a carpenter ant on the desk here so I guess I will start my battle!
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