Have an ant infestation? Rather than calling an exterminator, try a more organic approach to killing them by using a natural ant killer. It is a uncomplicated process and is often more efficient and economy than store-bought or exterminator provided products. Battling ants is something that every asset owner or renter will have to ultimately accomplish. Although you won't see them all, colonies of invading ants can amount in the millions and overcome nearly any fence that blocks their path. I've been trying to kill ants colse to my house for about a year now. I've tried most of the store products and even had one of the best local pest operate department come colse to regularly. Seems all they, or I, used was only temporary. I spray down liquids, and the ants have a cocktail party; put down granules and they have a block party. It's been ridiculous! That is until recently when I found a integrate of natural ant killer remedies that seem to work well.
Start by following the trail. Find out where they are arrival from, and where they are going to. It may be a real long distance and may, at some point, seem to disappear into a wall only to come back out a miniature added on. Finding where they are arrival from is more foremost than Finding out where they are entering your house.
Non Toxic Ant Killer
Baiting the exterior using a non-toxic natural alternative. What do ants normally invade your space for? Food! So give them something they want. Once you have their trail identified, sprinkle instant grits all along the trail. Also pour generous portions of instant grits colse to each ant mound whilst not disturbing the area. Actually, if you want to spend the money, sprinkle them all colse to the covering of your house as well.
- Although the grits will not kill the ants instantly, they will eat it and carry it back to their nests where others eat it as well. Then, when they least expect it, the grits charge from the inside. You see, grits are absorbent and after the ants eat the grits, the grits begin to enlarge as they soak up physical fluids. As a result, the ants die from the inside out. Since grits are absorbent, you don't want to put them down when the ground is wet, so remember to only use this technique on clear sunny days when rain is not expected. It is very foremost to keep the instant grits dry before and after use.
Baiting the interior using a non-toxic alternative. Grits are good for covering use, but most people will not want to sprinkle them colse to the interior of their house, so here is an alternative method.
- Pickup the following items: boric acid, cotton balls, sugar, a 2 cup jar and a plastic box with a lid. In the jar, dissolve 1 teaspoon boric acid and 6 tablespoons of sugar into 2 cups hot water.
- Soak the cotton balls in the solution and put into the plastic container. A soft butter or cottage cheese box works well. Put the lit on and poke a bunch of 1/8 inch holes in the top.
- Now place it in the area where ants are entering you house. You may consideration a temporary increase in the amount of ants, but ultimately they will all go away.
Tips & Warnings. There are a few tips and warnings to consider when using natural ant killers.
- If you live near water, do not feed instant grits to ducks, because it can cause death. When the grits swell, they produce gas; something ducks and geese are unable to expel!
- Keep the boric acid solution away from children and pets.
