Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 anyone with solution to ants on counter? we have never had them but they were all over my corn muffins this morning. I didn't realize what they were at first and I didn't think I had put poppy seeds on them and then they moved. Is there anything I can spray around windows/doors that might naturally repel them? I have heard that mint tea spritzed deters them but really have no idea. anyone??? Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 , " jandemommy " <jandemommy> wrote: > anyone with solution to ants on counter? we have never had them but > they were all over my corn muffins this morning. I didn't realize what > they were at first and I didn't think I had put poppy seeds on them > and then they moved. Is there anything I can spray around > windows/doors that might naturally repel them? I have heard that mint > tea spritzed deters them but really have no idea. anyone??? I've heardboric acid powder sprinkled near the entry ways prevents them from coming in. But be careful if you have pets that can get in it. Otherwise, I'm not much use to you; I'm sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Boric Acid is made from a natural element (boron) and is safe to use around children and pets. Check out this website for more information than you've ever wanted on Boric Acid: http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/boric_acid.html Further down the page is a little recipe just for ants. We bought some boron (powder form) and made a spray for the boring beetle infestation we had in our house in Oregon. It worked great! Denise , " Amy " <sandpiperhiker> wrote: > I've heardboric acid powder sprinkled near the entry ways prevents > them from coming in. But be careful if you have pets that can get in > it. Otherwise, I'm not much use to you; I'm sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Try vinegar splashed liberally around your fridge, stove and entry areas. That has worked for me in the past! HTH, Bron On 9/19/05, Amy <sandpiperhiker wrote: , " jandemommy " <jandemommy> wrote:> anyone with solution to ants on counter? we have never had them but > they were all over my corn muffins this morning. I didn't realize what > they were at first and I didn't think I had put poppy seeds on them > and then they moved. Is there anything I can spray around > windows/doors that might naturally repel them? I have heard that mint > tea spritzed deters them but really have no idea. anyone???I've heardboric acid powder sprinkled near the entry ways preventsthem from coming in. But be careful if you have pets that can get in it. Otherwise, I'm not much use to you; I'm sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 , Bron <southernflower@g...> wrote: > Try vinegar splashed liberally around your fridge, stove and entry areas. > That has worked for me in the past! I use vinegar for cleaning - I have two of those oil misters, that you can pump to make an aerosol... one has oil for cooking, the other has white vinegar for cleaning. Each night after I wipe down the counters, stove, etc, I spray the surfaces with vinegar. Supposed to kill germs, and the scent disappears quickly (though it sure smells better than canned cat food! :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 I know it is used for an eye wash - " organic_homestead " <organic_homestead Monday, September 19, 2005 2:15 PM Re: OT: ant problem > Boric Acid is made from a natural element (boron) and is safe to use > around children and pets. Check out this website for more information > than you've ever wanted on Boric Acid: > http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/boric_acid.html > > Further down the page is a little recipe just for ants. We bought some > boron (powder form) and made a spray for the boring beetle infestation > we had in our house in Oregon. It worked great! > > Denise > > , " Amy " <sandpiperhiker> > wrote: > >> I've heardboric acid powder sprinkled near the entry ways prevents >> them from coming in. But be careful if you have pets that can get in >> it. Otherwise, I'm not much use to you; I'm sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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