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Ants!!!!

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  • trafalgar_2
    trafalgar_2 Posts: 22,309 Forumite
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    Al_Mac wrote:
    Ant powder did the trick, if you circle the nest with it, they can't get out. Not sure of impact on other animals though.

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  • bernardh_2
    bernardh_2 Posts: 138 Forumite
    Can anyone recommend a reliable way of keeping ants out of my kitchen? I don`t want to kill them - just keep them in the garden. I also have a young cat so do not want to put poison down.
    Thanks.
  • Eliza252
    Eliza252 Posts: 449 Forumite
    http://eartheasy.com/live_natpest_control.htm#a

    Here is a useful list of natural ant deterrents
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  • 16011996
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    a friend of mine swore by putting a small pile of sugar in garden every morning, furthest part away from house. it kept them busy, and they never came inside.
  • Edinburghlass_2
    Edinburghlass_2 Posts: 32,680 Forumite
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    a line of talcum powder across the doorways should work, if it doesn't you have a lot of white and nice smelling ants :j

    there have been several threads regarding ants, probably in Your Home.
  • ET03
    ET03 Posts: 264 Forumite
    Fill a squirt bottle with plain old cheap white vinegar , and squirt it anyplace you've seen ants (kitchen counters, windowsills, etc) and let it dry.
  • pvsol
    pvsol Posts: 148 Forumite
    Does anyone have any cheap solutions for getting rid of ants - I am being invaded by them!!!
    Thanks
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,651 Forumite
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    Hi pvsol,

    Have a look at this thread

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  • squeaky
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    If the infestation is really bad the pest controller from your local council can help with advice about treatment. May even supply materials too.
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  • Bendybops19
    Bendybops19 Posts: 11,212 Forumite
    Argh i have ants too! I will try anything!!!! Its horrible, i wont sit on the floor now!
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