Acensky 0 #1 July 24, 2006 I have ants in my kitchen and bathroom. I have the ant bait out but they are passing right by it. Any ideas how to get rid of them fast??? the little bugger gross me out. Thanks HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #2 July 24, 2006 shop vac? ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #3 July 25, 2006 Pour chocolate on them...What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #4 July 25, 2006 Which ant bait? The Grants brand with the metal cannisters on the plastic stakes has always worked wonders for me. I've tried many other brands that just suck.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 July 25, 2006 What kind of ants? Sugar ants, fire ants, what? Sugar ants, then hit them AND their trail with a spray that will kill them. Then wash them away and their trail away with soap and water.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #6 July 25, 2006 QuotePour chocolate on them... You totally rock, ya know that ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #7 July 25, 2006 I recently learned that simple green works wonders to kill them and their trail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 July 25, 2006 I have had sugar ants off & on. I'm using the little plastic ant baits. The black ones didn't work at all, the white ones worked but took some time. It takes a few days for the little f^&kers to bring the poison back to the nest & kill the queen. In the meantime, every time I'd come home to a trail of ants in my kitchen I would 1) vacuum them all up and 2) Wipe down the trail path with soap & water to remove the pheromone trail. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #9 July 25, 2006 They are sugar ants. I've been using Revenge, the first time round it worked wonders, now its like they remember that this stuff will kill them. I have been squishing them as I see them and spraying a vinegar/ water and letting it sit for a few seconds and wiping them off. I heard that Bay leaves keep them out, has any one heard if this works? Thanks HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #10 July 25, 2006 I once read if you dance naked around a camp fire and post the pice on dz.com the ants will never bother you again!!!Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialguest 0 #11 July 25, 2006 Tansy is often recommended as an ant repellant but may only work on sugar type ants. These are the ones that you see on peonies and marching into the kitchen. Placing tansy clippings by the greenhouse door has kept them out. Deters flying insects, Japanese beetles, striped cucumber beetles, squash bugs, ants and mice. Tie up and hang a bunch of tansy leaves indoors as a fly repellent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #12 July 25, 2006 wouldn't you love that???? are there any chantings, or a special dance I should do? HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #13 July 25, 2006 you know I would!! if your shy pm'ing them still works!! As far as the dance goes I read its supposed to be erotic so im sure you can be sexy cant you? Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acensky 0 #14 July 25, 2006 I am always sexy! Stop hijacking my Ant thread!! HeatherGarbage bags do not make good parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #15 July 25, 2006 I cant help it your to sexy....... Just watch out for these guys they got my Aunt a few years back.... http://www.mutantcam.com/surveillance%20cam.JPGBeauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #16 July 25, 2006 Here is a hint then to keep it in line, I heard talcom powder will mess them up and they cant leave trails.. Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 122 #17 July 25, 2006 Ants!! I've got them too. They are everywhere, like some horror movie. They don't bite just a real pain. Talcum powder will block their trail and sprays will kill the ones you see but there are many more to take their place. They are amazing bugs. They can find a small piece of food 20 yards or more from their home, wander all over the place to get to it and then take it home. I've got them around the house and climbing every tree by the hundreds. You've got to stop them outside your house. Start around the foundation with poison, baits and other stuff. I have not tried this but have been told that cedar shavings will keep them out. If you use baits, put it next to the trail not on the trail. My exterminator recommended this stuff in a tube or syringe. It seems to work great (got to get some more). I think it is food mixed with boric acid. Your local bug killer folks should be able to help you out. Once you start to get them under control (reduce the population) you should be able to stop them with periodic treatment.Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #18 July 25, 2006 QuoteQuotePour chocolate on them... You totally rock, ya know that ? Hey, if she doesn't want to eat them, she could sell them on eBay. You can sell anything on eBay...What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #19 July 25, 2006 Get some Amdro from home depot . Treat today and they are dead by morning . Amdro is the pesticide used for fire ants so it will do the job . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brierebecca 0 #20 July 25, 2006 QuoteI have ants in my kitchen and bathroom They're there for the water. We had a similar experience a few months ago. When we left for our honeymoon they left too, because there was no running water in the apartment. My advice: make sure everything is dry when you leave those 2 rooms. Brie"Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
