Home Defence Ant Stop! Bait Station

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Although the colonies are small, there can be several queens in each colony that are capable of laying eggs so numbers can grow fast. You might have to play detective a bit to locate their point of entry, so observe their movements and follow their trail - you probably won't be able to miss it, given that they come in such high numbers.

Clive Harris is the creator of DIY Garden and a professional landscape gardening consultant with over 6 years experience. You may decide that certain products are more suitable for use indoors or out – for example, bait traps are a lot less messy than spreading powder through the home. This is also the last place we want company from pests, and if you've recently noticed a line of ants marching through your kitchen, you need to know how to get rid of ants in the house, and fast.While ants are a problem, it pays to keep all food areas spotlessly clean, and to tidy away potentially enticing foods into sealed containers. They can be hard to get rid of, but it is possible to repel and eradicate ants over time using the natural methods described above.

The second method is to cover the ants with cornstarch and then vacuum them up, taking care to dispose of the sealed vacuum bag outdoors immediately. The stations can be used in and around the home and the enclosed design mean they are clean and simple to use. The formula contains cypermethrin (CP), which is used as an insecticide in large-scale commercial agricultural applications, and as a result NOPE! Combine spray glass cleaner with liquid detergent or dish soap to deter ants from coming into your home. And of course, he absolutely loves his garden and spends many happy hours outside each week growing, mowing, and having fun with his three kids.This powdered insecticide is very easy to use, coming in a bottle with small holes in the top – simply shake it out like talcum powder. One 2005 study found that compounds in cinnamon leaf essential oil, including trans-cinnamaldehyde, could be effective at killing and repelling ants, including biting red ants.