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Fortunately on LI, we do not have some of the more creepy crawly big insects that live in some places (i.e., palmetto bugs aka flying roaches in FL; BIG hairy spiders, etc.). I am very thankful for this! However, I have been having a problem with a common household pest and would like some suggestions.
Last year, I noticed in the early summer after it had rained a lot, tiny ants were in the bathroom. I figured their anthills outside had been rained out and that they would be gone soon, but they didn't leave completely until the fall. I would only see a few at a time (the most 10) and would kill them. I also put down Raid ant baits in the bathroom, but I am not convinced they work all that well.
Now the tiny ants are back and yet again, only in the bathroom, and only a few at a time. What the heck is going on? You would think ants would hang out in the kitchen for food to munch on, but these ants are in the bathroom!
I put down Raid ant baits again (since it's the only product I could find), but still see small numbers of tiny ants. I don't like to spray stuff around because I have pets. Does anyone have any suggestions of other ways I can get rid of these ants? I think it is too small of a job to call an exterminator (but maybe I am wrong).
I have a problem with the tiny ants in summer, and a really bad Wasp problem that has gotten worse this year. Have an appt with an exterminator next week. The wasps are hug with GIANT inch long stingers and keep getting into the house. I'm worried they'll sting one of my pets.
Fortunately on LI, we do not have some of the more creepy crawly big insects that live in some places (i.e., palmetto bugs aka flying roaches in FL; BIG hairy spiders, etc.). I am very thankful for this! However, I have been having a problem with a common household pest and would like some suggestions.
Last year, I noticed in the early summer after it had rained a lot, tiny ants were in the bathroom. I figured their anthills outside had been rained out and that they would be gone soon, but they didn't leave completely until the fall. I would only see a few at a time (the most 10) and would kill them. I also put down Raid ant baits in the bathroom, but I am not convinced they work all that well.
Now the tiny ants are back and yet again, only in the bathroom, and only a few at a time. What the heck is going on? You would think ants would hang out in the kitchen for food to munch on, but these ants are in the bathroom!
I put down Raid ant baits again (since it's the only product I could find), but still see small numbers of tiny ants. I don't like to spray stuff around because I have pets. Does anyone have any suggestions of other ways I can get rid of these ants? I think it is too small of a job to call an exterminator (but maybe I am wrong).
Thanks all!
I used to do this in Florida and it worked - pour boiling water into their nests.
A substance called Boric Acid may work. It's available in some hardware stores and pharmacies. It's a white powder that's harmless to people and pets. It seems to act like a dessicant or they lick themselves off and it kills them.
Ants come in many species and can be attracted to fats, proteins and sugars. Might some urine on the floor have some sugar in it? Is someone a diabetic or pre-diabetic?
Look for a biting system that attacts both sugar and protiens ans they alt. on that type of food they are searching for. Boric acid is safe and does dry them up.
I was going to use boric acid last year, because it's touted as safe for pets, but right on the package it says to not use around pets.
I needs to be applied in cracks anc crevices...........
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