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Across the Fence:  ANTS!!! UGH!!!!  |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 09:18:25 AM
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It has been so hot here that I left my slightly damp mop in the garage, hanging on its hooks. It dripped a little puddle water and I walked out a hour later and it was like 1000's upon 1000's of ants in there...I had to get the spray and spray down Charlie's bike, all the containers with our stuff ready to move...oh my god...now I have to check out each box to make sure they didn't get into my stuff. It is so grosse!!! I came in and took a break and now I have to take a shower...I feel like the are crawling all over me...icky!!! 
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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NudeFoodFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Heide
Benton City
WA
433 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 09:23:00 AM
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I have had this issue for a while and have tried a ton of remedies.
Finally I have a fool proof way. . .
Splenda (it's original intention was a pesticide)
Cornmeal (ants cant digest it)
Borax (Safe Boric Acid)
Mix it up and set it out. . .
They carry it away and never return.
Best,
h
Nude Food Farm
~Grown so good,
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 09:28:34 AM
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It is very dry here. I am going to mop down the garage with borax and water and see what happens. I am already tired and now I have to move all this stuff. Even more of a reason to downsize my amount of stuff!!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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CherryMeDarlin
True Blue Farmgirl
602 Posts
Cherry
Odenville
AL
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 09:33:52 AM
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Heide, thank you so much for that recipe! The hubs uses that smelly poison that I detest! He said he'd use something else if it worked as well as the smelly stuff and now I am armed and ready! And I'm not suprised about the Splenda! Stupid food companies!
Heather, I'm sorry you've got more work to do now, girl! I can tell you've been a busy little bee here lately! You might also try sprinkling a line of cinnamon across the entrance of the garage.
~~Cherry~~
http://cherrymedarlin.blogspot.com
"A thing is as simple or as complicated as you make it." --TT Murphy |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 09:38:03 AM
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I put some near the outside doors because if they get in the house, I will freak out!!! Thanks.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 09:42:29 AM
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ants do not like spearmint. my mom uses to put spearmint gum wrappers in corners. Or you could try the oil on cotton balls.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 22 2009 : 09:50:00 AM
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OH..I have some oil...might try that in the closets and what not....
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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