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How do you get rid of kitchen ants?
Jeanine from Nashville, TN
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RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I Use Raid Ant traps. They (The Ants) swarm to whats inside and before you know it, they are gone!! Worked for me.
Posted on 02/12/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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By Cathy from Townville, QLD (Guest Post)
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Try mixing Borax with icing sugar, and sprinkle around. They apparently carry this back to the nest, so not only do they poison themselves, but also the other ants. Make sure kids and pets can't get to this powder though, it is poisonous!
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RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Insects today are very immune to most "green" remedies. Buy some "Terro" ant killer. Two drops on the sink side, and they will be gone in a week or less. You can get it at most any dept store. And it is easy to clean up, and easy to place out of the reach of pets and kids too.
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RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Home Depot and Lowes both sell a product called "Grants for Ants". There are about 10 little metal "houses" in the package that you can put around your kitchen, baths and outside of your home. This is the only product that got rid of my ants here in Florida. The product does have a small amount of arsenic in it but it is sealed inside the little metal house. Make sure you wash your hands after handling the product. My mother always used cinnamon.
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RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I had ants one year and it drove me crazy. I tried all the "green" ideas and nothing worked. I finally completely cleared my counter, washed it good, and sprayed the crevices with ant spray. I used a paper towel to wipe up most of the spray from the counter, making sure to leave the spray in the crevice (mostly where the sink met the counter and the counter met the wall. It was not caulked.) After I was sure everything was dry, I went back with soap and water and cleaned the entire counter area again to make sure that whatever area that food might come in contact with didn't contain any ant spray. I was just very careful with food in the area where the counter met the sink because I didn't want to completely wash that away.
It did work and very quickly too. They did not come back.
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RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I have heard that ants wont cross over a line of cornstarch. I don't know if this is true or not. Put natural pest control for ants in the search bar and google to see if there are any other ideas besides raid spray and other pesticides. Hope this helps. Racer
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RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
ORANGE GUARD:
http://www.orangeguard.com/story.html
Read the above URL: It's about a product called "Orange Guard"... Orange Guard iis made of non-toxic orange peals & it kills ants & other household bugs without harming kids, pets, or food. It's safe to use in the kitchen.
---> http://www.greenhome.com/products/pest_control/household_pests/101736/
At the above URL you can buy 2 bottles for only $18, so have a friend go in on the order for you & then you've only spent ten bucks! -- Contact: help@greenhome.com -- Telephone: 877.282.6400 ---------------------------------------------------------- * HERE'S WHAT THEY SAY:
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Harry
Where I live we have two kinds of ants. Small red ants and carpenter ants. Two years ago I had both kinds in my kitchen and bath rooms. I called an exterminator. He laid down a chemical on the outside of the foundation. The ants were gone within two days. The guy told me ant traps and other stuff people use does't get rid of the ants. You have to use a bait type chemical which is what he put down around the foundation. The ants take the chemical back to the nest and digest it. That clears out the nest.The ants enter the house through the smallest of openings around the foundation, water lines and other electrical cables.
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Request: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Archived on 02/04/2009
How can I deal with ants in the kitchen?
Bill from Boynton Beach, FL
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RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Great tip about the peppermint oil. I'll have to try that next time.
I had some success with Borax and icing sugar mixed together, but I eventually had to find the entry point. I noticed some ants around the gas line entering my foundation walls, and caulked up the little gap. There was an old line that ran up into the floor underneath my stove. I also caulked up a gap between the dining room baseboard and the floor. They were coming in through there. I used clear silicone caulking in a tube. Very easy and you don't even see it. Tape it off. Run a bead. Wet your finger with water and smooth it over the bead. Or use a glove. (08/18/2008)
By Guest
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
We swear by Sun and Earth cleaner. A combination of orange and coconut oils. Kills ants fast and discourages them from returning. Safe for counters and around kids and pets. (08/18/2008)
By chriself
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I had the same problem last year and was at my wits end until our neighbor came by and sprinkled Sevin dust outside where they were coming in at and I was never bothered again by ants. That stuff really works. (08/19/2008)
By busdrivr
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I had ants in the kitchen in Florida, they were biting and I tried the pepper which sent them crawling home and then I sealed up there place where they were getting in with cinnamon paste made by adding water. It seems to have done the trick. (08/27/2008)
By Roberta
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
More than likely you are dealing with Argentine Ants. This type of ants does not make any mounds so it is always hard to locate outside. First, is to take a look outside for any ant trails entering into home, along the structure, around any deck posts, fence lines, sidewalks, etc. If you cannot see any trails take a rake and pull any landscape up around the foundation of the structure. You should find ants scattering if they are disturbed. If outside is clear you might have a wall viad issue, if that's the case hire a professional. Best of Luck. (09/08/2008)
By www.pestfreegogreen.com

RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
- Spray ants with Lemon Pledge. This stops all ant movement, as they are frozen in their tracks.
- Let dry.
- Wipe with paper towels and toss in trash can.
No "gritty" feeling when wiping. No poison. Nice smell. Shiny surface. Ant scent trail destroyed. Please let me know if you try this and how it worked for you. (12/16/2008)
By cj
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Request: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Archived on 08/15/2008
Please help me to get rid of the ants!! I do not leave any food out and I keep my kitchen spotless but ants are all around my sink, counters and wall in my kitchen. Thanks, Geri in KY.
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RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
This time of the year they are "swarming," or just exploring. They will usually "just leave on their own." But you can use boric acid to create "defense lines," as it were. (05/05/2004)
By Dr. Jose
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I have found this stuff called "Tero" to work best on ants. The ants will take the Tero back to their nests to feed it to their queen which will end up killing the colony. They are attracted to its sweet tasting liquid. You can check with different stores, but I have found it in Lowe's, Home Depot, pharmacy's like Walgreens, and I found it in WalMart. If you can't find it, check with your local pest control company like Terminix and they can give you some ideas as to how to control them. (05/08/2004)
By Melissa
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Mix white vinegar with equal parts water. Put in spray bottle and spritz ants. Sudden death to ants and some other bugs and this is human and pet safe. (05/25/2004)
By M.B.Wright
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I have had the same problem for about 8 years. The only thing I have found, that works, is Terro. I find it takes care of them for a while. They seem to come back every couple months though, so I have a constant battle on my hands. (07/05/2004)
By Gale
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I use old fashioned grits, sprinkle them on your counter but don't get them wet. The ants love these and when they eat them the grits swell up and the ants die. Two things to remember: they must be the old fashioned grits (not the quick kind) and you must keep the grits dry away from moisture. (09/10/2004)
By Diana Dwyer
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I put cinnamon along the bottom of my doors leading to outside (it is pet friendly). This keeps the ants from entering the house. You can also use cayenne pepper (not as pet/child friendly). The ants do not like to cross either of these. (07/18/2005)
By melissa
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I had ant problems too, coming into my bathroom. Someone told me to sprinkle baby powder and that the ants wouldn't cross it. Guess what, it worked! gail2656 (07/18/2005)
By gail2656
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Ants absolutely hate peppermint oil. Sprinkle a few drops in area where ants are and they will disappear very quickly. (03/04/2007)
By Sharon
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Windex. Spray on counters, surfaces or directly on ants. It really works. (09/05/2007)
By lw
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I used to have a mobile home that was located way out in the country, and the ants liked to take up refuge in my kitchen. The small black ants (also known as sugar ants) didn't concern me as much. It was the ones that bite I hate. I was told to use salt, and plain and simple it worked. They just kind of went away. (09/28/2007)
By Tabitha
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Mix equal parts of 20 Mule Team Borax Laundry Detergent and white sugar. You can put it in shallow jar lids or little pieces of aluminum foil or you can just sprinkle it on your counter tops. But try not to let it get wet. The ants will eat it and carry it back to the nest and feed it to the queen. This works for sugar ants. For other types, try Amdro Ant Block. This is a poisonous bait. You can also sprinkle the Amdro Ant Block on the ground around the perimeter of you house. You will have to reapply it every few months. But it will kill the ants before they come in your house. Wood ants are especially bad because they will destroy your house just like termites will. This bait won't work on termites, but it does work on wood ants and many other kinds of ants. (10/29/2007)
By Robert Howard
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Pure eucalyptus oil, not oil with a carrier, 1 part oil 4 parts water shake and use, spray using the finest setting. One or two sprays will kill some and the rest will go. Have to repeat as they return but after a few sprays over a few days, only the scout ants will come looking. Just give a very light spray, spray around the entry places and around any obvious food places like dog bowls etc.
50mm oil lasted me 2 weeks (02/06/2008)
By Bill-- Australia
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Terro isn't as good since they took the arsenic out of it. I have found that the little buggers just go away on their own eventually. Yes, they are annoying, and cayenne pepper, boric acid powder really work for short periods of time. (03/23/2008)
By Jan
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
Add ammonia to Windex or any glass cleaner, spray the buggers and mop them up with hot water. Repeat as needed. Works. (04/24/2008)
By Linny
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
I read a posting about using peppermint essential oil. Since I knew the ants were coming in from my outlet I put the oil around the face plate. I used a wet cloth to kill the ants that were already on my counter top, and that has ended my ant problem. Best part was I didn't use any toxins and my kitchen smells like peppermint. The results were immediate. (07/17/2008)
By Ray White
RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen
After having tried vinegar, cinnamon, and black pepper, which seemed to work to a point, I just tried dabbing peppermint oil around where the ants were coming in. I sat back and watched as they sped up, raced around, then disappeared! I just hope it lasts and they stay away! Thanks for the suggestion. (07/24/2008)
By Penelope
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