Ants

[MrSplitshot]

Covered up with them at Q-Manor...little ones all in the garage and getting up into the kitchen, plus the mulch in the backyard around the deck has a lot. I've sprayed...and broken the path that they used to enter the garage by coating the crap out of it with WD-40. (Old trick my Granddad told me once.) I'm finally winning the battle against the little suckers right now, but earlier this Spring they were terrible.

[mhall]

I hear ya fellas....Hey Q I will try that WD-40 thing, dang yet another use for that stuff, lol.

Guys here at work are talking about them to. I guess it's this string of mild winters, who knows but they are everywhere.

[MrSplitshot]

Hey Q I will try that WD-40 thing, dang yet another use for that stuff, lol.

WD-40 or Duct Tape... I swear, that'll fix most any problem.

The ants wouldn't cross it.

[Tyme2fish]

O.K. I sprayed the WD-40 on the Duct tape and now all I have is rust resistant tape that won't stick to anything!

[Moveon]

LOL

WD-40 or Duct Tape... I swear, that'll fix most any problem.

The ants wouldn't cross it.

[KyAntares]

Your are probably dealing with odorous house ants and thief ants. Odorous house ants can be difficult to kill. Baits are your best DYI option if you can get them to feed on it.

[mhall]

Your are probably dealing with odorous house ants and thief ants. Odorous house ants can be difficult to kill. Baits are your best DYI option if you can get them to feed on it.

Describe them if you will.....Also what are the small black ants I see outside often that are all the exact same size, probably about 3/16'' or maybe a 1/4''. They all look identical and are fast as lighting. See them out in the afternoon when it's hot mostly?

[ryan_ekubass]

hey mhall,

Go to southern states and buy a product called Talstar. that is what i use to get rid of bugs and pretty much anything else. It is the same stuff the bug man uses. The label says one ounce to a gallon so i put 4 ounces to a gallon and have no problem with anykind of bugs. The label clearly states if swallowed drink water if able to. It is good stuff and has a low odor. I spray it on the yard to kill junebugs and all around the house to kill anyother kinda bug. look up the MSDS on it and i am sure you will be impressed and if u purchase some you will no longer have ants or anyother bug...

[luvthelake]

We usually have them coming in all of our windows every spring and summer. I read about this liquid ant trap product and is has worked for us. I put them on the outside of the window seal and anywhere you see them in numbers and it has done the trick. I am not sure if it is pet safe though so you may want to check that. We have an indoor cat and only use this product outside.

Amazon.com: TERRO PreFilled Liquid Ant Killer II Baits 6 Pack T300: Patio, Lawn & Garden

[DJD]

We usually have them coming in all of our windows every spring and summer. I read about this liquid ant trap product and is has worked for us. I put them on the outside of the window seal and anywhere you see them in numbers and it has done the trick. I am not sure if it is pet safe though so you may want to check that. We have an indoor cat and only use this product outside.

Amazon.com: TERRO PreFilled Liquid Ant Killer II Baits 6 Pack T300: Patio, Lawn & Garden

When I had ants in the house this is what I used as well.

[RoadToad]

I've had good luck with the Hot Shot Ant Baits. My mailbox was covered with 'em. I put a couple of those baits around it, and now they're gone.

[KyAntares]

What you described is odorous house ants. Baits will work. Talstar is a good product, no need to use at 4x. The problem with OHA's is you have to be persistent. You can kill them all today and have more show up the next day. Colonies will move from one place to another easily.