In the garden, and RAIN!!!!
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UPDATED: Thursday, December 25, 2025 04:27
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rain and hail this morning at around 10am. Oh what fun.
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Dry right now and laundry day.
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The ants are gone!!!!
Well... at least inside the house on the 1st floor they are. Once the weather turns and their activity picks up again, the perimeter around the basement and the porch are going to be the bigger battle, but at least I've driven them back from my living space.
I left out an open and almost empty jar of peanut butter last night to test it and there wasn't a single ant on it. It would have been swarming with ants a few months ago.
I only used half the bait traps too, so it only cost me about $2.50. :)
Do Right, Be Right. :)
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Yay! on getting the ants out of your living areas Jack.
Cool. I hope you can keep them from bothering you for the hot months that are hopefully coming.
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Thanks. :)
I have some house perimeter powder that is supposed to take care of any more ants getting in the basement. I'm glad I read the instructions before putting it out and wasting 7 bucks though. I don't know why I had it in my mind that it worked for a couple of months with one application, but that's not how it works at all.
You're not supposed to put it down when either A) it's going to rain in the next 24 hours, or B) it's not going to be at least 50 degrees for the next 24 hours. Had I put it down on Thursday I would have wasted it twice over.
This is basically "food" poison like the traps were, but it's quite a bit stronger since it's meant for the outdoors. Plenty of warnings about keeping pets and children away from it. You're not supposed to put it down until they're visibly active, and then they'll basically be swimming in it and taking it back into the nests to destroy the queens. Fingers crossed.
I'm also going to have to do some research on some outdoor bait traps too for the stone patio. There's no way it can survive another summer like last year.
Do Right, Be Right. :)
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Good you read the instructions on that powder. Always, always do that. Last thing you want is a lost cat or dog wandering onto your property and eating and dying. The owners could sue you. Or you little niece. Toddlers love putting rocks, dirt and other such stuff in their mouths.
Traps seem like the best way for you to go.
It is actually dry here right now but of course it is Sunday. My 1 day to stay in a really not do a whole lot.
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Good you read the instructions on that powder. Always, always do that. Last thing you want is a lost cat or dog wandering onto your property and eating and dying. The owners could sue you. Or you little niece. Toddlers love putting rocks, dirt and other such stuff in their mouths.
Traps seem like the best way for you to go.
It is actually dry here right now but of course it is Sunday. My 1 day to stay in a really not do a whole lot.
I knew it was pretty powerful stuff. It didn't have any skull and crossbones on it or anything, but I'd have been careful with it. I was just glad I read it to find out that I would have completely wasted it if I had put it down right before it rained and then got real cold again. Instead of the bait traps that are to be put out for 3 months, this is like a one-and-done solution that's meant to be used during high ant traffic.
No way would my niece ever be in harm's way here. Whenever I get together with my bro's family, she's attached at the hip with me. lol... I've got to go find her mom or dad to keep her busy for a few minutes when I have to go to the bathroom because she wants to follow me in there too.
Man, there's nothing in life that makes me happier than the excitement on her face and the way she runs up to give me a hug when I first see her. Maybe one day when she's old enough to understand I'll tell her that she's the main reason I turned myself around.
Do Right, Be Right. :)
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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
Good you read the instructions on that powder. Always, always do that. Last thing you want is a lost cat or dog wandering onto your property and eating and dying. The owners could sue you. Or you little niece. Toddlers love putting rocks, dirt and other such stuff in their mouths.
Traps seem like the best way for you to go.
It is actually dry here right now but of course it is Sunday. My 1 day to stay in a really not do a whole lot.
I knew it was pretty powerful stuff. It didn't have any skull and crossbones on it or anything, but I'd have been careful with it. I was just glad I read it to find out that I would have completely wasted it if I had put it down right before it rained and then got real cold again. Instead of the bait traps that are to be put out for 3 months, this is like a one-and-done solution that's meant to be used during high ant traffic.
No way would my niece ever be in harm's way here. Whenever I get together with my bro's family, she's attached at the hip with me. lol... I've got to go find her mom or dad to keep her busy for a few minutes when I have to go to the bathroom because she wants to follow me in there too.
Man, there's nothing in life that makes me happier than the excitement on her face and the way she runs up to give me a hug when I first see her. Maybe one day when she's old enough to understand I'll tell her that she's the main reason I turned myself around.
Do Right, Be Right. :)
You are a good Uncle Jack. And that is the important thing. You never know what questions she may have for you when she is older and then you can explain things to her. Kids are pretty smart.
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More rain and I hate this ruttin' place.
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