Ants in the house

[TrashMaster G]

We have recetly bought and moved into a house and have developed a small (so far) problem with ants showing up in the dining area and on kitchen counters. So far these seem to be the only areas where there is a problem.What is the best way to handle this on a permanent or semi-permanent basis?

 

[KaiserSoze]

an exterminator is pretty easy.

 

[Dogbert]

What kind of ants? Size? Color?

Exterminators can be expensive and I like to know what chemicals are going where in my house. I order from the online pest supply places and kill 'em myself.

 

[hollisdude]

Go get a can of Bengal Roach spray. I know I know - it says roaches - but this stuff will end your ant problems period. Cost about $14 I think. It beats any bait or exterminator. You will thank me on this one.

 

[TrashMaster G]

hollis - Where can I find the stuff?

 

[WooHorn]

You have to figure out what they are eating and remove that food source to have a long term solution. Mine were into the recycling b/c it wasn't rinsed out. I started rinsing and they split.

 

[hollisdude]

Trashmaster - check your local Home Depot or Lowes. I'm in Houston.

 

[DMLonghorn]

just be glad they're not mutant ants living in a 60 mile wide colony under your city

 

[kbend]

Mint jelly and boric acid. The only safe and proven way to completely kill colony (the queen and all workers).