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roseella
Farmgirl in Training
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 Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 07:36:05 AM
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We have been invaded by tiny ants. Anybody know how to get rid of them safely?
I am close to getting an evil spray but don't want to put it in my kitchen.
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
432 Posts
Ingrid
BC
Canada
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Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 08:18:14 AM
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I have used sugar mixed with borax. They are what we call sugar ants so they will take this back to their nest and they go away. Works like a charm. You can either sprinkle or put in a small flat container and they will get at it. Works for the big black carpenter ants as well.Good luck.
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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roseella
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
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Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 09:26:37 AM
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Thanks so much Ingrid. Sounds like it is worth a try.
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Bart
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 2:00:16 PM
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| Get out the mighty VINEGAR to the rescue! Wash down your counter tops, floors, cupboards, sink and wherever else you've seen them. They fiercely dislike vinegar. :) |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2010 : 6:44:43 PM
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Find out what kind of ants they are. Around thanksgiving time we get tiny ants and the university found out they were cement ants. Their habitat had been ruined when we dug up the yard for a large koi pond. So they invaded the house. The U told us what would kill them and it does. It is pet safe and I will have to look up what it is made of. Bonnie
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Tina Kay
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina Kay
Deary
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2010 : 3:18:28 PM
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I have used the sugar and borax mixture. This has worked well. While using the mixture I have used the vinegar to wash everyting down. So far so good.
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2010 : 6:35:37 PM
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We use plain old cornmeal. They eat it and because they can't digest it, they die. :P I have lots of little people at my house so I had to be sure it was something completely safe for them.
Good luck! We have those pesky ants here terribly this summer.
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Jessie
"Wonder Woman hasn't got a cape, she just turned her apron around"
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LakeOntarioFarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
North Rose
NY
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2010 : 04:25:02 AM
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We had ants last summer in this house, and I never really got rid of them using ant traps.
This summer, as soon as I saw a few, I completely cleaned cupboards, floor, etc, and then sprayed everything with a layer of vinegar and let it dry.
No more ants! I mean not even one!
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
"If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. "~ Mary Pickford
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roseella
Farmgirl in Training
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Posted - Jul 13 2010 : 4:32:47 PM
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I am going to remember these helpful hints. I have seen less of them this week. I had a kitchen counter spray that had oil of grapefruit and bergamot. It smells great to me but does not make the ants happy. I sprayed their trail and they have gone underground I guess.
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
557 Posts
Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
557 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2010 : 10:15:51 AM
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Just noticed a few tiny ants in the kitchen. I'm trying some of these natural suggestions and will report back. Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
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coconutcakes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Emily
Summerfield
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2010 : 7:36:37 PM
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Terro Ant traps work wonders, and you can check out their website if you are concerned about toxicity, etc. They are the only traps that have worked for us.
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textilelover
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dianne
Middletown
NY
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 03:13:35 AM
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I tried the vinegar, but the ants crawled right through it or came back when it dried. So then I tried the cornmeal. Haven't seen one yet! Dianne
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roseella
Farmgirl in Training
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Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 2:15:51 PM
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I must try the cornmeal. I only see one or two these days making sure I don't leave anything out that would draw them.
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