Comments on: How to get rid of ants… http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/ The result of a healthy diet of technology, business, and local interest Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:52:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Charlene http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-30244 Charlene Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:39:38 +0000 #comment-30244 <p>If you know where their entry points are, try getting some clear duct tape and taping over the crevice/cracks where they're coming in. Make sure the tape is absolutely snug because they'll find a way to get in if there's the tiniest gap. I've tried this and it works remarkably well! In fact, at the moment, my entire kitchen windowsill is covered in clear duct tape, but at least it's keeping the ants out! Also, spraying counter tops with white vinegar is also helpful.</p> If you know where their entry points are, try getting some clear duct tape and taping over the crevice/cracks where they’re coming in. Make sure the tape is absolutely snug because they’ll find a way to get in if there’s the tiniest gap. I’ve tried this and it works remarkably well! In fact, at the moment, my entire kitchen windowsill is covered in clear duct tape, but at least it’s keeping the ants out! Also, spraying counter tops with white vinegar is also helpful.

]]> By: Daily Movement » Blog Archive » How to get rid of ants part 2 http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-29500 Daily Movement » Blog Archive » How to get rid of ants part 2 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:16:05 +0000 #comment-29500 <p>[...] As an update of How to get rid of ants, let me share a technique that seems to be working. [...]</p> [...] As an update of How to get rid of ants, let me share a technique that seems to be working. [...]

]]> By: anntieann http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-27844 anntieann Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:44:56 +0000 #comment-27844 <p>[markup=]I have previously won the battle of ants several years in a row with the Terro liquid ant bait. They supposedly take it back to the nest. I have gone through 2 bottles & 2 packs of Grant's ant stakes. The old metal design used to work wonders but now that they've changed to plastic it doesn't seem to work so good. I think my ants are immune. Maybe this year they came out with a vaccination. I've also tried Bug Stop, but that doesn't stop those pesky things. I did find that it works really well for the spider population though. Anyway, I will keep checking back. Don't know what I can try next. It's like they know I'm paranoid. I have both big black ants & really tiny tiny black ants. My son told me they bit him. But I have never been bitten. More of a nuisance really. Thanks for all of the helpful tips.</p> [markup=]I have previously won the battle of ants several years in a row with the Terro liquid ant bait. They supposedly take it back to the nest. I have gone through 2 bottles & 2 packs of Grant’s ant stakes. The old metal design used to work wonders but now that they’ve changed to plastic it doesn’t seem to work so good. I think my ants are immune. Maybe this year they came out with a vaccination. I’ve also tried Bug Stop, but that doesn’t stop those pesky things. I did find that it works really well for the spider population though. Anyway, I will keep checking back. Don’t know what I can try next. It’s like they know I’m paranoid. I have both big black ants & really tiny tiny black ants. My son told me they bit him. But I have never been bitten. More of a nuisance really. Thanks for all of the helpful tips.

]]> By: Cathy Stouffer http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-27047 Cathy Stouffer Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:17:41 +0000 #comment-27047 <p>[markup=]I am going nuts trying to rid my clean kitchen of the tiny black ants, I've tried corn meal, borax, and several kinds of sprays for ants. And they live on! I just saw an ad for a "Bell & Howell Pest repeller XLM" in the Harriet Carter sales book. It states it keeps not only ants and roaches out but also mice. I don't mind paying the $20.00 if it works, has anyone ever tried it???? Please contact me at cstouffer@verizon.net if you have.</p> [markup=]I am going nuts trying to rid my clean kitchen of the tiny black ants, I’ve tried corn meal, borax, and several kinds of sprays for ants. And they live on! I just saw an ad for a “Bell & Howell Pest repeller XLM” in the Harriet Carter sales book. It states it keeps not only ants and roaches out but also mice. I don’t mind paying the $20.00 if it works, has anyone ever tried it???? Please contact me at cstouffer@verizon.net if you have.

]]> By: Will. http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-26526 Will. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:07:59 +0000 #comment-26526 <p>[markup=]Hey i have had little black ants i think suger ants or something around my house for months and never bothered me that bad. Lately though i been notcing them alot in lines going across my walls in the kitchen, in and around my microwave (Which is gross.. ants.. yum) and in my bathroom also. what ive read up on so far is that just spraying them wont work and ive heard the three prong approach is effective. I want to hear from people who have used that approach and how it worked for them? And roughly how much it costed.</p> <p>Thanks :)</p> [markup=]Hey i have had little black ants i think suger ants or something around my house for months and never bothered me that bad. Lately though i been notcing them alot in lines going across my walls in the kitchen, in and around my microwave (Which is gross.. ants.. yum) and in my bathroom also. what ive read up on so far is that just spraying them wont work and ive heard the three prong approach is effective. I want to hear from people who have used that approach and how it worked for them? And roughly how much it costed.

Thanks :)

]]> By: ramona chicane http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-21151 ramona chicane Mon, 21 May 2007 15:53:57 +0000 #comment-21151 <p>[markup=]i just moved into a townhouse with my 3 little ones, funny you dont see those black ants until something is dropped from the table, they are there getting it before you reach down to get the food, i call them army ants because they are too tuff to kill , lol, i am trying every thing i have read on these replys forms , if there is something else out there , i would like to know about it , ramona in idaho</p> [markup=]i just moved into a townhouse with my 3 little ones, funny you dont see those black ants until something is dropped from the table, they are there getting it before you reach down to get the food, i call them army ants because they are too tuff to kill , lol, i am trying every thing i have read on these replys forms , if there is something else out there , i would like to know about it , ramona in idaho

]]> By: Lucy http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-19284 Lucy Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:05:24 +0000 #comment-19284 <p>[markup=]Well, a new tenant just moved into the apartment and she's been visited with black ants (no uncles)...we will try one of everything above and let you know how it goes.</p> <p>The comment about the basement was good as we have an old chimney that goes right up to her 2nd floor apartment but I am not seeing any in the first floor apartment because the chimney has been covered up and over for years I think and hers has only thin paneling around hers up there. We will see how your solutions help and let you know.</p> <p>Lucy in Wisconsin (must be Spring!)</p> [markup=]Well, a new tenant just moved into the apartment and she’s been visited with black ants (no uncles)…we will try one of everything above and let you know how it goes.

The comment about the basement was good as we have an old chimney that goes right up to her 2nd floor apartment but I am not seeing any in the first floor apartment because the chimney has been covered up and over for years I think and hers has only thin paneling around hers up there. We will see how your solutions help and let you know.

Lucy in Wisconsin (must be Spring!)

]]> By: CLAUDIA http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-18245 CLAUDIA Tue, 27 Mar 2007 06:13:16 +0000 #comment-18245 <p>[markup=]HELP! HELP! i also have big black ants and it is winter in IL ok ok it's spring anyway i have hap ants all year i have tryed everything and nothing happens they are in my living room what can i do there is no food and and my house is so clean you can eat off the floor will maybe not eat(smile) I have Never not been able to get rid of them I am despert my greatgran is coming and she is only 6 months and you know babys everything goes into the mouth thank you Country Club Hills Il</p> [markup=]HELP! HELP!
i also have big black ants and it is winter in IL ok ok it’s spring anyway i have hap ants all year i have tryed everything and nothing happens they are in my living room what can i do there is no food and and my house is so clean you can eat off the floor will maybe not eat(smile) I have Never not been able to get rid of them I am despert my greatgran is coming and she is only 6 months and you know babys everything goes into the mouth
thank you
Country Club Hills Il

]]> By: joe lue http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-18219 joe lue Mon, 26 Mar 2007 15:56:59 +0000 #comment-18219 <p>[markup=]Have found ants all over the kitchen in a clean and tidy home. We tried baking soda mixed with sugar. Next thing we'll try is borax around the entry holes. They seem to be coming in from the baseboards and moulding coming up from the basement. I enjoyed reading the answers posted and will update all. Thanks Joe Montreal, Canada.</p> [markup=]Have found ants all over the kitchen in a clean and tidy home. We tried baking soda mixed with sugar.
Next thing we’ll try is borax around the entry holes. They seem to be coming in from the baseboards and moulding coming up from the basement.
I enjoyed reading the answers posted and will update all.
Thanks
Joe
Montreal, Canada.

]]> By: newgramma http://luxtechnica.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/comment-page-1/#comment-17817 newgramma Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:07:35 +0000 #comment-17817 <p>[markup=]I have the tiniest little black ants that I've ever seen. They are in the kitchen and bathrooms and just within the past few days on my computer screen and keyboard!!! That's it - now it means war!!! I never see many at one time - just a few. I keep my place imaculate and we have sprayed with Rid-A-Bug which seems to control them but they still seem to send our "scouts" a few days after spraying and just a couple at a time. I have been told by an exterminator to use borax. He said to put it right into the electrical outlets ( take the plate off first ) and set it in the receptacle. DO NOT PUT IT INTO THE HOLES WHERE THE ELECTRICITY IS ) Also put the borax anywhere else that you see them ( baseboards etc. ). I'm going to get some today and I'll let you know the result. The exterminator says that if you tick them off enough they will go elsewhere!!</p> [markup=]I have the tiniest little black ants that I’ve ever seen. They are in the kitchen and bathrooms and just within the past few days on my computer screen and keyboard!!! That’s it - now it means war!!! I never see many at one time - just a few. I keep my place imaculate and we have sprayed with Rid-A-Bug which seems to control them but they still seem to send our “scouts” a few days after spraying and just a couple at a time. I have been told by an exterminator to use borax. He said to put it right into the electrical outlets ( take the plate off first ) and set it in the receptacle. DO NOT PUT IT INTO THE HOLES WHERE THE ELECTRICITY IS ) Also put the borax anywhere else that you see them ( baseboards etc. ). I’m going to get some today and I’ll let you know the result. The exterminator says that if you tick them off enough they will go elsewhere!!

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