Comments on: Ant Issues http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/ renewable energy,survival,save money,self build,Green homes,Solar power, cheap power, 12 volt, Solar panels, Wind power, peak oil, Batteries, Inverter, Generator, Rainwater harvesting, survivalist, prepper, self-sufficient, vans, yurts, yachts, RVs Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:39:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: L Dew http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-219433 L Dew Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:33:00 +0000 http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/#comment-219433 sugar ants and other small antlings will be deterred by coffee grounds!<br/><br/>:)<br/><br/>Lisa<br/><br/>p.s. i linked to you. I hope that is okay! sugar ants and other small antlings will be deterred by coffee grounds!

:)

Lisa

p.s. i linked to you. I hope that is okay!

]]> By: The Scavenger http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-219364 The Scavenger Mon, 26 May 2008 00:47:00 +0000 http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/#comment-219364 I have always heard the ants will not cross a line of flour. Give it a try and let us know.<br/><br/>Chris I have always heard the ants will not cross a line of flour. Give it a try and let us know.

Chris

]]> By: Wretha http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-219361 Wretha Sun, 25 May 2008 18:21:00 +0000 http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/#comment-219361 Thanks TheMajor'sLady, I suspect the orange cleaner does the same thing that the Ivory soap does, I know that soap kills bugs fast! Borax is a known insect killer, I have heard different things as to how it works, I'll probably look for it next time I'm in town. The bay leaves are an ancient (grin) remedy, just ask any grandmother! :) I purchased many bottles of dried bay leaves before I moved out here just for that purpose, to keep the bugs out of my food. So far I haven't had to use it, but I expect I'll need to be breaking it out soon, before the bugs get started.<br/><br/>Wretha Thanks TheMajor’sLady, I suspect the orange cleaner does the same thing that the Ivory soap does, I know that soap kills bugs fast! Borax is a known insect killer, I have heard different things as to how it works, I’ll probably look for it next time I’m in town. The bay leaves are an ancient (grin) remedy, just ask any grandmother! :) I purchased many bottles of dried bay leaves before I moved out here just for that purpose, to keep the bugs out of my food. So far I haven’t had to use it, but I expect I’ll need to be breaking it out soon, before the bugs get started.

Wretha

]]> By: lornkanaga http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-219360 lornkanaga Sun, 25 May 2008 18:09:00 +0000 http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/#comment-219360 I've never heard of using Borax, but that stuff does so many things, who knows (g).<br/><br/>What I use on the tiny ants are Orange Clean/Glow--I used Orange Glow on wood, and Orange Clean on everything else. Amazingly enough, it's been two years since the last "invasion," and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. For some reason, the tiny ants don't like it, and when I spray the stuff directly on them they practically fizzle and melt. Unfortunately, that stuff doesn't work on the regular-size ants and even when I spray it right on them it has to literally be sprayed into a puddle before the things stop.<br/><br/>You may want to try whole bay leaves. I've heard it's a natural insect repellant that was used in ancient times to keep bugs out of stored goods (smells nice, too). A friend of mine has roach problems, and since she's been placing bay leaves everywhere the roach population has greatly diminished.<br/><br/>Good luck!<br/><br/>TheMajor'sLady I’ve never heard of using Borax, but that stuff does so many things, who knows (g).

What I use on the tiny ants are Orange Clean/Glow–I used Orange Glow on wood, and Orange Clean on everything else. Amazingly enough, it’s been two years since the last “invasion,” and I’m keeping my fingers crossed. For some reason, the tiny ants don’t like it, and when I spray the stuff directly on them they practically fizzle and melt. Unfortunately, that stuff doesn’t work on the regular-size ants and even when I spray it right on them it has to literally be sprayed into a puddle before the things stop.

You may want to try whole bay leaves. I’ve heard it’s a natural insect repellant that was used in ancient times to keep bugs out of stored goods (smells nice, too). A friend of mine has roach problems, and since she’s been placing bay leaves everywhere the roach population has greatly diminished.

Good luck!

TheMajor’sLady

]]> By: Wretha http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-219359 Wretha Sun, 25 May 2008 17:21:00 +0000 http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/#comment-219359 That is one idea, I'll have to see if the store in town has any, it's hit or miss with these stores. :) For what it's worth, the spot where I placed the molasses and yeast mixture, the ants don't seem to like it, and for now, have vacated that particular area. I'm going to move it around and see if it works elsewhere. That is one idea, I’ll have to see if the store in town has any, it’s hit or miss with these stores. :) For what it’s worth, the spot where I placed the molasses and yeast mixture, the ants don’t seem to like it, and for now, have vacated that particular area. I’m going to move it around and see if it works elsewhere.

]]> By: the texan http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/comment-page-1/#comment-219358 the texan Sun, 25 May 2008 17:03:00 +0000 http://www.off-grid.net/2008/05/25/ant-issues/#comment-219358 sprinkle some borax around where they are coming in. sprinkle some borax around where they are coming in.

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