Pete Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 My place is inundated with them. Any suggestions for bait or non toxic insecticides? Thanks! BTW I got bitten by one- that sucker burned for a sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 From the Virginia Cooperative Extension.... CONTROL: Control of carpenter ant infestations requires that the nest be found. Once this is done, the infested wood can be removed or treated chemically, and causes of moisture damage to the wood can be corrected. The best procedure is to inspect all possible locations-and to select these locations on the basis of potential water exposure. Once the nest is located, control can be achieved by the use of an aerosol insecticide labeled for the purpose. More info on Carpenter Ants Control Methods Google is a great resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 call a local independant exterminator. make sure he doesn't just come and spray, but have him come in and walk the premesis and determine the location of where they are coming from. first visit is about $100 - $200. Annual visits to keep the problem under control drop down to about $75 - $150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Burn the house down. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Shoot their little heads off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Stomp on 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Besides getting a professional to get them out of your house, check around your property. We used to see those large black ants all over the house every spring. It turned out they were living in a tree near the house that was beginning to age. We removed the tree. Also check firewood stacked outside or in the garage. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Just dont let them form a union, then you'll never get anything done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Get a silver back gorilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Ask them to build something for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Convince them anorexia is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Just dont let them form a union, then you'll never get anything done. 683395[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 My place is inundated with them. Any suggestions for bait or non toxic insecticides? Thanks! BTW I got bitten by one- that sucker burned for a sec 683232[/snapback] Do you have kids? Buy them and their friends some magnifying glasses and tell them to go to town! Or if they are older show them the old "Off/WD40/Hair spray + a lighter" trick and flamethrow the ants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 So...was the Carpenter reference just really bad, or don't people remember? Probably really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 So...was the Carpenter reference just really bad, or don't people remember? Probably really bad. 683715[/snapback] as soon as you mentioned that, i immediately thought of farley and spade in the car on Tommy Boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eSJayDee Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Afraid I can't be of much help w/ your problem. As it appears you've already had your share of facetious remarks, let me add another comment. Isn't by definition an insecticide toxic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linksfiend Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 So...was the Carpenter reference just really bad, or don't people remember? Probably really bad. 683715[/snapback] Not bad in hindsight. But I didn't get it until you explained it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Burn the house down. Problem solved. 683289[/snapback] He didn't ask for the "US-Iraq appoarch"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 "My Boss is a Jewish Carpenter Ant" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I can't believe noone understood the silverback gorilla reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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