Getting Rid of Ants in Kitchen

Archives: 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 Answers: 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 Report Spam or Abuse 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. Answers: 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 Report Spam or Abuse