ANTS! Home invasion help

[Yeah]

When I lived in Louisiana the only thing that would keep the variety of bugs down was treating the area around the house with Talstar PL and Talstar P around the foundation.

It does the job up here too.

 

[24robinson]

We also have used TERRO and worked great. Ants will be gone in 24 to 48 hrs. Do not leave around where pets can get to it.

 

[cavskillz]

24hr update, almost all ants are gone. A few stragglers left behind but they seem to be on their last leg.

 

[hoosierdoc]

24hr update, almost all ants are gone. A few stragglers left behind but they seem to be on their last leg.

I thought Terro was pet safe since it's just borax though. Is that not true?

 

[rhino400]

I thought Terro was pet safe since it's just borax though. Is that not true?

Looks like you're right. Directly from their website "Terro can be used safely around pets and children. The inert ingredients are sweet food-based products similar to pancake syrup. The active ingredient is Borax. Borax is a natural mineral that is found in many consumer products and has been used safely by homeowners for years."

 

[Thegeek]

I just mix borax and confectioners sugar together and set it out. bye-bye ants.

 

[92ThoStro]

Looks like you're right. Directly from their website "Terro can be used safely around pets and children. The inert ingredients are sweet food-based products similar to pancake syrup. The active ingredient is Borax. Borax is a natural mineral that is found in many consumer products and has been used safely by homeowners for years."

Yep, it is the pyrithrin sprays you want to keep away from cats. It is in many products, including bug bombs, and dog flea medicine. Terro is a great product.

 

[edporch]

TERRO!

 

[Steeler]

Another vote for Terro baits. They will wipe out the colony!