Ants getting into the house! (merged threads)

allan673

ive just used the ant stations from asda £2 for 2.
got rid of em so far.
failing that, try an armadillo

happylion1

Nippon does work , they also hate chile powder sprinkled where they appear.

Pauls

Petrol seams to scare them off, perhaps it's the sound of their mates popping on contact that does the trick

maninthestreet

Pauls wrote: »

Petrol seams to scare them off, perhaps it's the sound of their mates popping on contact that does the trick

Not a good idea, due to the explosive nature of petrol.

ukmaggie45

You can get ant nematodes - microscopic organisms that kill the queen. I know that Green Gardener do them, probably other garden places do too. Stir them up in water according to the instructions on the pack, and water it in. I have no commercial interest in Green Gardner, am a satisfied customer of their slug nematodes.

michjoe

Thanks to all for the tips!!!

kmeast

I have got ants coming through the skirting board in my kitchen - what is the best way to get rid of them? Powder or spray - or should I get them exterminated properly?

I'm a bit worried as this is an internal wall - will they start to move & pop out somewhere else?:eek:

WestonDave

Ant powder should get rid of them - we had them coming into the lounge a year ago, so followed the trail to find out exactly where they were coming in, and dosed their trail with ant powder.

There's a fair variety of stuff you can use indoors - bait stations etc. Find one that not only kills on contact but also kills when they take the stuff back to the nest. This is what I used because I had it to hand - its supposed to be non "nasty" and you can use it outdoors. Certainly seemed to clear the problem up.

http://www.capitalgardens.co.uk/v3/ant-killer-powder-p-17941.html

Bigjenny

I had Ants in the Lounge and Kitchen last year. Powder or Spray only worked for a short time. Then I tried a Bait Station. Success, they were all gone within a week and didn't return. Bait Station lasts for 3 months. Two in a pack so have one for this year if they come back. Also no smell like spray.

HTH

kmeast

Thanks - think I will try the bait station. Must remember to take it up if I get ay viewings on the house!!