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Turkey Related Subjects => Turkey Discussion Forum (Not Calis specifically) => Topic started by: chris35 on June 07, 2018, 16:34:19 PM

Title: Ant infestation.
Post by: chris35 on June 07, 2018, 16:34:19 PM

Hi all. We have an infestation of very small ants or bugs that are all over our kitchen work tops. I have tried getting rid of them but they are back after an hour or so. Anyone have any solutions to this problem?

Title: Re: Ant infestation.
Post by: davybill on June 07, 2018, 17:57:25 PM

Spray the nest with White Spirit.

Title: Re: Ant infestation.
Post by: KKOB on June 07, 2018, 19:55:41 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWyWnA3GojI

Title: Re: Ant infestation.
Post by: chris35 on June 08, 2018, 09:11:28 AM

Thanks for the info. Problem solved.

Title: Re: Ant infestation.
Post by: hubblebubbles on July 15, 2018, 20:22:24 PM

Another very good thing to try is Borax available from the chemist .Just ask for a small carton .Mix it with sugar and put it down wherever the little blighters seem to congregate . Next morning it will be black with dead bodies .Do make sure any pets are kept away from the mixture though .

Title: Re: Ant infestation.
Post by: darmontie on July 16, 2018, 08:11:22 AM

Quote from: chris35 on June 08, 2018, 09:11:28 AM

Thanks for the info. Problem solved.

Can I ask which method was successful for you?

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Title: Re: Ant infestation.
Post by: chris35 on July 16, 2018, 10:16:43 AM

Quote from: darmontie on July 16, 2018, 08:11:22 AM

Quote from: chris35 on June 08, 2018, 09:11:28 AM

Thanks for the info. Problem solved.

Can I ask which method was successful for you?

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Yes. We used cinnamon powder. Just sprinkled it along the back of the work surfaces and ends. They reduced in numbers after this. I would also try the borax cure next time, if it happens again.

Title: Re: Ant infestation.
Post by: jackstee on July 16, 2018, 10:38:50 AM

Detan, from Migros. Red spray bottle.
They take it back to the nests.
Never had a problem after using it.

Title: Re: Ant infestation.
Post by: chris35 on July 16, 2018, 12:23:59 PM

Quote from: jackstee on July 16, 2018, 10:38:50 AM

Detan, from Migros. Red spray bottle.
They take it back to the nests.
Never had a problem after using it.

That sounds the perfect solution. Do you spray directly onto the beggars?  :D

Title: Re: Ant infestation.
Post by: jackstee on July 18, 2018, 10:46:18 AM

Yes on them and any trail they follow. also on the nest entrance if you can find it.
They leave very quickly.