Any Exterminators out there? I have an ant infestation!

[Waveraider]

I hve had ants in my house for several years and can't seem to get rid of them. I have paid Exterminators hundreds of dollars, only for them to remain. I think they're going through my attic, back and forth from the Kitchen to the Bathroom. Does anyone know of a good ant poison? BTW, my house is on a slab, but have not seen anything coming through the floor. I have a lot of them on the upper walls of the Bathroom. Thanks for any responses.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

terro works great

 

[Snapdragon]

I have dogs, so I don't like to use a lot of chemicals. Orange Guard is made from orange oil. Orange Guard Home Pest Control -- 32 fl oz | DrVita.com

 

[jkaetz]

My Dad had good luck with this. Just put a few drops where they travel, they're supposed to take it back to the nest and eliminate the source. Doesn't mean they won't come back though. Bugs were here before we built houses and will be here long after we're gone. You'll either have to eliminate the food source or eliminate their entry route for them to be completely gone.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Terro

 

[Waveraider]

I've been using the Terro, and it seemed to work well. For some reason it stopped. They eat it and keep coming day after day... Just ordered the Max Force from Amazon.

 

[PaulJF]

This may seem odd, but it works.
Cut a drinking straw into 2 inch lengths. Mix borax with mint jelly and fill the straw with the mixture. Tape the straws under sinks, cabinets, behind appliances, or anywhere you see ants. It keeps the kids and pets from getting into them and kills the ants

 

[Cameramonkey]

I find that Amdro ant block crystals around the foundation every couple months works well. I see ants, I sprinkle. Ants go away for a couple months. Lather, rinse, repeat.

And for me, the jug size lasts 2-3 years.

 

[87iroc]

I believe that Borax doesn't harm humans or pets either.

I beleive Terro is mainly borax if its the stuff I'm thinking of. Yes, it is.

 

[patience0830]

Terro works work well for ants that hunt sugar. Amdro around the perimeter of the house and behind the cabinets for everything else.

 

[Vigilant]

Boric acid, cheap and very effective!

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Maclura pomifera, the osage orange or hedge apple. These repel ants.

 

[Leadeye]

Permethrin based stuff keeps most bugs under control.

 

[Waveraider]

Wow! Didn't expect so many good responses! Thanks everyone. I've got a weekend to work on it with these suggestions, and will keep you posted if it works. If not, someone already gave me the number of a pro. My wife is ready to take the coach gun to these things. And that ain't good for nobody!

 

[Bunnykid68]

Try the Terro granules, I have used those with good results when the liquid stuff didn't seem to interest them

 

[mrjarrell]

Terro seems to work OK and Andro works around the outside, but for an immediate barrier and killer try the big container of Black Flag with the wand applicator (I get mine at Lowe's). It works really well and keeps them away for a good long time. Sets up a good barrier and the wand makes it easier to get into tight and hard to reach spaces. Works real well behind cabinets.

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[johntheplinker]

Also you might want to see if you have any tree limbs or shrubs touching the outside of your house. The ants will use that as a ladder to get into your house. Trim the limbs or shrubs so they aren't against the side or roof and the ants no longer have a ladder.

 

[PapaScout]

Sugar ants are back at our house but will soon be gone with a mix of Borax and jelly. Works like a charm.

 

[WebSnyper]

I just found a huge wasp nest under the insulation in my unfinished basement. If this were outside I would tackle it, but I'm afraid to **** them off in my house. Anybody have suggestion for reputable exterminator in Avon/Plainfield/Greater Indy area.

 

[RobbyMaQ]

They'll keep hitting that terro until they die off. In my case it was 6 weeks (and several traps replaced) initially. Even when the traps were beings used, we could at least see they were going for the traps, and not into our cabinets anymore! I fought for several years trying to get rid of them until I found terro.
Now each spring I put a few outdoor traps around the house for good measure. No issues since I started using the stuff.