On Apr 6, 2008, at 8:20 AM, [email protected] wrote:
I have an ongoing ant problem in my house. In the kitchen, on countertops, I use Terro ant killer -- but in the family room the ants come in under the baseboards on the floor and I can't put Terro down because I have a small dog that I'm fearful would get into the poison. So -- I have to spray a Raid product, which kills the ants but sets up an irritation in my throat that lasts for hours. I'm wondering if there is any *natural* product (vinegar perhaps? or something like that) that will kill the ants but won't be so hard to deal with. For those who would suggest that I apply ant killer outside of the house -- I've tried that too. Nothing seems to stop these things. And companies that treat for home pests are SO expensive. Any help appreciated. MA
I've seen electronic ant repellers you plug into an outlet but have no idea if they work. Borax or Boric acid mixed with sugar will work, I usually put it in a lid so it doesn't eventually stick to the counter. There are also Grant's Ant stakes, I believe they are arsenic, you'd have to find a place to put them where the dog couldn't reach them.
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