05/17 - Failure Friday

Question about bugs.......every summer my kitchen sink/counter has an infestation of these little ants, how the fuck do I get rid of them.

 

Thanks! Anyone else?

 

I use the stuff that has deet in it, and that will give me cancer one day according to some, but I am not 100% worried about it, because breathing air now days will give you cancer, so BRING IT ON.


I am not making a joke about cancer guys. I know how serious it is since I've lost multiple family members to cancer.

 

I do this and it works great.

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirec...3863357719618&widgetName=sp_atf&tag=thtv02-20

Or do perimeter pesticides around the house? I'm sure there are 'all natural' / safe solutions too but idk about that as much lol

 

OMG yes. I've eaten so many of those stupid things it's UNREAL.

The gnats. I forgot to insert the quote. lol

 

I'm going to say something that you probably won't like.......I won't put out poison because I have cats.....I was just wondering if there was some kind of solution, my kitchen counter ends next to my back door so I think that has something to do with it.

 

That is way too much work vs just buying the stuff haha

ant bait???

 

I just want a solution that will keep them from being in my house at all lol.

 

I've been here since day change and have made $2

 

I agree!! I won't put out poison either for the same exact reason plus I have a kiddo. I don't want her getting into it. Unless it's a serious threat (black widow/brown recluse infestation) I do the "natural" or homemade stuff to. You're not bothering me any.

 

When your baby starts crawling around you'll understand why we suffer through the natural stuff. lmao

Gnats silly. I forgot to quote you. lmao

 

I hadn't heard of it until now. Some search results:

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@Mecca
https://housemethod.com/maintenance/pest/sugar-ants/
I've used a few of these methods and it helps for sure.

 

Oh god that's worse I'd rather eat the poison

I do all the perimeter stuff so I don't have to have anything in the actual house (not a fan of anything being on possible touch surfaces even w/o a baby lol).. haven't seen ants in the actual house in idk how long lol

But to get rid of 'em it's cheap/easy.. dunno about cats though, I know some pesticides are pet safe once dried

 

I usually do the perimeter to, but we have a TON of trees overhanging the house so sometimes I still have to do the home remedy. I freaking hate bugs.

 

I've considered it. lmao

 

Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth around your home

I actually have some of this because it's great for use in gardens...I should put it around my back door since I'm pretty sure that's where they come from.