soI Opened My Cabinet This Morning and There Were Ants All Over My

[Chef_2_Four]

So I opened my cabinet this morning and there were ants all over my toaster!! I was so mad! I have never had ants there before! Usually when we get them it is when Wesley decides not to weed eat and they come in our bedroom (have no idea why), but when he does weed eat every week no problem with them! So needless to say I will be scrubbing my kitchen while making CC calls!!

 

[PCJenni]

I HATE ants! We have them every summer. I finally got an service to come out once a month because I would get so upset at having to clean up.

 

[Chef Ritz]

Something my mom has always said to do was sprinkle the area, such as a edges of the cabinet with chili powder, it worked for her.

 

[Chef_2_Four]

We used to have one. My mother in law paid for them to do ours, hers and their rental place (we are all on the same property). The first company we found out was watering down their stuff so they had to come out every 2 weeks, and then they started harassing her, and we got someone else and they sucked because we still saw bugs all the time. They only sprayed on the outside!? Then the last people were to expensive. For the trailer which is like 1000 sq ft they wanted $80! For my house they wanted over $100 so we havent had anyone in awhile. Any suggestions?

 

[chefann]

When we've had ants, we usually get the "Bait" style traps at the hardware/home store. The ants carry it back to the nest, which helps kill the whole colony. They look like little plastic discs with holes ("doorways") for the ants to get in and out.

 

[ChefLisa]

Hi April!

We have dealt with the little black ants for two years. My husband began using seven dust outside all around the house and applies it after rain. He told me it is not expensive. It has made a huge difference!

Lisa

 

[ChefBeckyD]

When we've had ants, we usually get the "Bait" style traps at the hardware/home store. The ants carry it back to the nest, which helps kill the whole colony. They look like little plastic discs with holes ("doorways") for the ants to get in and out.

Those do work well here in MI - but having lived in SC for 5 yrs, I can say that ants in MI and ants down in that area are 2 different problems! And Roaches! Yuck! I definitely don't miss all the creepy crawlies I had to contend with down there!

 

[Chef_2_Four]

Hi April!

We have dealt with the little black ants for two years. My husband began using seven dust outside all around the house and applies it after rain. He told me it is not expensive. It has made a huge difference!

Lisa

We used to use seven dust, not sure why my husband quit doing it, I guess he is to busy with school! I may have to go get a bag. I know it helps with fleas and such too.