Getting rid of ants

[DrWho42]

maybe befriend an anteater?

[BevNation]

While in school doing one of our industrial courses, we practiced heliciculture (Snail farming) and ants were one of our problem of which we controlled by using condemned oil or should i say used engine oil to set up a perimeter and it worked to a large extent. You could try that too but, don't forget they are a vital part of the ecosystem and so, controlling is better than fatality.

[peter0425]

maybe befriend an anteater?

if this will really effective? then i'll order one anteater in Black market now 

But living in the city and having trouble in ants? this is not applicable lol.

[DeathAngel]

My issue has been damn slugs getting in when it rains & my cats eat them which makes them vomit. I can’t put slug pellets down my cats will ingest them if they eat a slug. Where do slugs even live, I feel like finding their nest or whatever & incinerating them.

[John Jefferson]

Compared with other methods of killing ants, there is a way that is easier and simpler. As long as you accurately find the path of the ants in the room, spray the anti-ant potion, and kill all the ants in the house through infection.

[newwest]

The key to preventing pests is to keep the room clean. Ants will protect its territory and look for food everywhere. They will find a route based on the breath of the surrounding food. Therefore, keep the food sealed, the floor clean, and all surfaces clean.

Cleanliness is the key and based on that only ants and other insects etc do come. So rightly said about keeping our surroundings clean and it has good vibes when things are tidy and properly organized. Pest control once a while is also a good idea to ensure that proper care is taken and problems are fixed.

[m0nst3r0u5]

Genuine issue here, does anyone have any good solutions to getting rid of ants?

Last time they started getting inside the house, but luckily they haven't reached that stage yet. I've tried those store bought ant poison pellets, and it seemed to have no impact. I've tried making some sugar water and borax solution and it did attract a bunch of ants to the baits, but it seemed to only get half the ants. So half the area is clear of ants (for now) but there is another stream of ants like a metre away that was unaffected.

Sip some salt on their ways into tbe house

[NastyGambler]

Genuine issue here, does anyone have any good solutions to getting rid of ants?

Last time they started getting inside the house, but luckily they haven't reached that stage yet. I've tried those store bought ant poison pellets, and it seemed to have no impact. I've tried making some sugar water and borax solution and it did attract a bunch of ants to the baits, but it seemed to only get half the ants. So half the area is clear of ants (for now) but there is another stream of ants like a metre away that was unaffected.

Clean more often and look for food or something under the shelfs and so on.

[SmallDoggy]

I discovered a little trick, I had a similar situation like you. If you catch (scoop up) some of the ants that are far from the borax and dump them on there to walk around on it, them will get the smell/taste on them, and bring other ants there too. It's worth a try, let me know if it works for you.

[Ucy]

Let's face it ants are such a big problem for humanity. I really don't understand their meaning in nature, but I can't deal with that, and it makes me so sad bc I really want to get rid of them forever, like mosquitoes. They are my second headache! I have a big yard, and I like it, but not in the summertime when many mosquitoes are disturbing my silence. I didn't know how to make them leave my house for a long time when I accidentally found out about mosquito pest control services. I thought I was blessed by God when he gave me such a perfect solution.

I think they are wonderful creatures and need to be understood. Once you understand that part of their job is to keep the environment in order by clearing the environment off dead insects, food particles etc you will begin to see them as friends that don't need to be slaughtered mercilessly with insecticide and other harmful substances.

I actually let them be most times to help me clear the food particles and dead insects I missed while cleaning the house. Once they start becoming a problem, I simply look for their holes and get them sealed with candle wax... Or I make the house free off their foods.

Sometimes I let them bite me when I'm not feeling very well. It tend to make me recover or feel better

[Ripe_berry]

Tinners used on wood also helps in driving ants away. Try  identify their holes and pour the chemical there.

[e_abrams]

In my case I just found where the ant hive was, and I put appropriate poison on top of it. It destroyed the whole hive within an hour or two. I have not had any problem with ants since. I actually felt kind of sorry for the poor creatures, but I didn't invite them in.

[Lubcub62]

Ants are hard to get rid of. I have used various methods but they are not very effective. but recently I used a mosquito repellent spray and applied it to the ants. and quite influential. or sometimes use eucalyptus oil. to throw him out.

[mich]

Ants can really be a serious problem. One time my sister had an ant infestation and it got seriously out of hand. The ants must have built their colony in the walls of her old house because it seriously looked like thousands and thousands of them were living in the house.
I hear they like warm and moist spaces and that’s why they are attracted to the walls. Eventually she had to hire a specialist to apply professional grade insecticide to make sure they didn’t come back.

[Sayakaaja]

there are a lot of ants that enter my house, if there is sweet food. and the ant hides when there is no sweet food.

I think ants are different so the way to get rid of them must also be different.

but to be honest my father used to spray it with something and all the ants died, but I forgot what my father sprayed on the ants..😅

[misterrtwisterr]

We used to sprinkle salt around the place where they emerge/disappear, but can't remember if that helped or not.

[Tallupooh]

You can get rid of ants in this way:

1. White vinegar
2. Borax
3. Pepper
4. Flush with hot water
5. Lime
6. Cucumber
7. Special pesticides
8. Salt

I've honestly never shooed away ants, but at least I just know what will drive them away. Hope it is useful.

[DeathAngel]

My house was built on ground that was used for farming. We get a lot of ants every summer, flying ants too, they are so annoying. Nothing seems to work, I have tried the powder you can buy which doesn’t have a great effect. I even boil the kettle & pour boiling water down the holes they surface from. Nothing ever seems to totally rid my land of them.

[Samanta Fox]

Hello)) Try the following ways :

1. Keep food in airtight containers or the refrigerator.
2. Seal any cracks or crevices around the house where ants can enter.
3. Wipe up food and drink spills to avoid attracting the ants.
4. Use baits and traps to lure the ants away.
5. Use a shop-bought insecticide spray or make a natural solution using vinegar, water, and dish soap.
6. Boil water and pour it directly on ant hills.
7. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the house.
8. Try natural repellents such as peppermint oil, cinnamon, or citrus peels.
9. Use boric acid as a natural ant killer.
10. Plant mint or lavender around the house to repel the ants.

[Keyreysek]

look for the ant nest, and don't let the ant nest close to your house.