I have a ant problem. I was going to try to use that pest control?
Question:Instead of calling a exterminator I want to try and use other options.I tried ant baits but that work for 3 weeks now there are more ants.I want to use an insecticide that will not harm my dogs.But i want to get rid of the problem ASAP.What can I use.Help me pls
Answers:
To kill roaches/ants - Lay out bread crumbs/honey and mix with boric acid or borax (be careful b/c this stuff is poisonous) and aspartame; leave it on the trail _ THIS IS A TRAP!
- Also, mix honey with cornmeal and leave it on the ant trail. The ants take it back to their colony, eat it, and the cornmeal expands inside of the ants and kills them. (You can possibly try it with the roaches)
Ants: Leave dried cucumber slices in cabinets and on counters; Soapy water in spray bottle will kill them on the spot; Leave mint tea, baby powder, cayenne pepper, citrus oil, lemon juice, cinnamon and coffee grounds in cracks and areas will the ants are. (these are deterrents)
- It also helps to wash down tables and cabinets with a mix of vinegar and water, or water and bleach.
(New Edition) Terro Ant Killer- this thing does miracles; gets rid of the colony in a few days, and is a very good bargain. Find it at Wal-Mart, hardware stores, and Walgreens
Warning: The Terro Ant Killer is the best but it contains borax which can be harmful to pets and children.
Check out this website for insect repellants that you can make. The ones with Borax can be harmful to your pets so you may want to go with some of the plant suggestions.
Good luck!
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Buy a garden sprayer and a concentrated bottle of malathion (may have not spelled that right). Mix it yourself and apply it generously to the outside perimiter of the home...up the walls 5 feet and out into the yard about 15 feet. This will keep them at bay for a while. You need to keep the dog away from the mixture until it dries.
Pay particular attention to window frames, basement windows, doors, and joints between the foundation and the house . Look around outside for any anthills and deliver a lethal dose of the pesticide to the mound.
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