Home Defence Ant Stop! Ant & Ant Nest Killer Granules 300g

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That is because the microscopic razor-sharp edges of diatomaceous earth abrade insect exoskeletons and also dehydrate insects and small animal life. Doff Power Up Mirmex GR Ant and Nest Killer is a sugar coated insecticide bait designed specifially to control ants. They may give you fact sheets about the ant species and maybe even some advice on getting rid of that particular ant species. White vinegar is another well-known ant-killer which – unlike boiling water – will not harm plant life.

For a safe way to get rid of ants, spray vinegar mixed with water around bowls of pet food to keep ants from feasting there. The holes are often located between bricks where mortar has fallen out, under lap siding or in cracks in stucco.This ingredient doesn't kill the crawling insects - it simply repels them, which is much more humane than other methods. That said, there are some legitimate reasons to eradicate an ants’ nest, particularly if you have a problem with aphids or similar pests.

I’ve found through various tests and uses that it’s ideal for boundaries and external areas, I don’t think it’s good for indoor spaces if you have children and pets. Fill a jet washer or jet spray machine with white vinegar and shoot it into the ants’ nest’s entry holes.

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Damp and wet conditions greatly degrade the potency of diatomaceous earth so be sure to use it when the earth and the weather are both dry.Place the bait station on an even surface near the ants nest trails or where ants access the room in an area protected from moisture. If you're dealing with carpenter ants, which can do structural damage to your house, it's vital that you wipe them out ASAP. As with any biocide, always read the label and product information before use and dispose of responsibly afterwards. If the ants’ nest is a metre or so away from the lawn or from the estimated extremity of the root system of the nearest plant, pour boiling water – bucketfuls – on the nest and into all the holes you can see; if not, then douse the ants’ nest with bucketfuls of cold water every day or two (unless succulents or such are nearby! An outdoor insecticide that says “barrier treatment” on the label is one tool for how to get rid of ants.