tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post3897257104986721645..comments2024-02-01T08:02:17.476+10:30Comments on out back tania: The ants were marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah...Taniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-44927583618039368012011-03-13T20:07:02.309+10:302011-03-13T20:07:02.309+10:30Never knew about powder and ants, must give it ago...Never knew about powder and ants, must give it ago. We have been fine this year, must have been too cool for ants.Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-35438461846268795162011-03-10T17:09:57.303+10:302011-03-10T17:09:57.303+10:30This morning I accidently cut open my already sore...This morning I accidently cut open my already sore toe. ouchy... and the ants decided they wanted a piece of the action... sadistic little so and so's.. so I thought..what was that tip I read.. I know...talcum powder... it worked a treat... thanx for the tip xxMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07663666290573144240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-11659304976483376152011-03-10T13:21:36.601+10:302011-03-10T13:21:36.601+10:30I use a Pestie! *lol* ;)
~S. xoI use a Pestie! *lol* ;)<br />~S. xoxo.sorcha.oxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431135816635778553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-12899234460789696002011-03-09T01:58:27.822+10:302011-03-09T01:58:27.822+10:30I live in Mississippi and seem to have trouble wit...I live in Mississippi and seem to have trouble with ants every spring and fall. I've been using dried peppermint leaves in my cabinets and also spritzing a little bit of Peppermint Essential Oil. It seems to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-27332128998662873452011-03-08T18:06:18.960+10:302011-03-08T18:06:18.960+10:30Hi Tania
I've nominated your blog for the One ...Hi Tania<br />I've nominated your blog for the One Lovely Blog award. I don't mind if you pass it on to others or not I just wanted to give you the award!!<br /><br />http://kyliewillison.blogspot.com/2011/03/one-lovely-blog-award.html<br /><br />Kylie :-)Kylie Willisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665781772166367709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-79033808290396697242011-03-08T16:34:20.297+10:302011-03-08T16:34:20.297+10:30From reading all of these comments it seems as tho...From reading all of these comments it seems as though they don't like anything in powder form. I definitely like the idea of trying talc, they are coming in, in their thousands just in the last three days..I wonder if we're in for another big lot of rain!Naturally Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-91029529233336620012011-03-08T14:42:03.379+10:302011-03-08T14:42:03.379+10:30I've had an ant issue this summer too. Borax s...I've had an ant issue this summer too. Borax sprinkled around seemed to reduce their numbers, but not make them move on. I'll try the talc and other suggestions ...Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472129226320589172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-35870926708594431982011-03-08T14:05:45.248+10:302011-03-08T14:05:45.248+10:30I've always used Talc and it works well for me...I've always used Talc and it works well for me.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17090772193147377272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-482873417292696062011-03-08T12:11:36.879+10:302011-03-08T12:11:36.879+10:30I have not heard of using this for ants before but...I have not heard of using this for ants before but I am starting to see some in the bathroom so it is worth a try!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664824920459341153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-12539274746744739632011-03-08T07:34:14.391+10:302011-03-08T07:34:14.391+10:30I have never tried talc, will try it next time the...I have never tried talc, will try it next time they invade. fortunately they dont try too often.angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367100990792829157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-48339448396423924112011-03-08T07:19:18.940+10:302011-03-08T07:19:18.940+10:30Oh, how sweet!Oh, how sweet!dixiebellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891290324250395382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-6578159876337371482011-03-08T05:21:28.813+10:302011-03-08T05:21:28.813+10:30I don't know what they call it down under, but...I don't know what they call it down under, but if you have a powdered kitchen cleanser called "Comet". That will work. Although I wouldn't put it on wood, maybe just laminate or vinyl flooring.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082291769019846186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-52751410994839860582011-03-08T00:45:06.741+10:302011-03-08T00:45:06.741+10:30There are some good tips here that I'll have t...There are some good tips here that I'll have to try this summer. We seem to get them for a while each year. I'd rather use non poisonous things to get rid of ants since I have small dogs--and they get into everything!! Love the message your husband left you. Take care.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813022311330177395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-72002538813820610812011-03-07T22:38:22.006+10:302011-03-07T22:38:22.006+10:30Dried oregano (actually forgotten about in the cup...Dried oregano (actually forgotten about in the cupboard) in the shelves discorages all winged things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-21066894066394877472011-03-07T22:09:03.252+10:302011-03-07T22:09:03.252+10:30Cinnamon, Ants don't like anythink spicy, so p...Cinnamon, Ants don't like anythink spicy, so put cinnamon around enjoy the smell & no ants :)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10361002133689344628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-28685423217027783192011-03-07T21:39:08.376+10:302011-03-07T21:39:08.376+10:30I keep on meaning to try vinegar in a spray bottle...I keep on meaning to try vinegar in a spray bottle. I haven't yet but one of my other blogging friends swears by it.Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866840456840793793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-72099171077286689722011-03-07T21:26:12.422+10:302011-03-07T21:26:12.422+10:30We have a MASSIVE ongoing problem with ants. We us...We have a MASSIVE ongoing problem with ants. We use cornflour they track it back to the Queen and they all ingest it and literally explode as it swells in their insides.Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284838618731232851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743532158600929042.post-65873239215256056892011-03-07T21:09:09.147+10:302011-03-07T21:09:09.147+10:30Nothing...we have to live with them...old home I g...Nothing...we have to live with them...old home I guess, but they come every Summer through my little fold out kitchen window, past the kettle and then all around the wall into the next room and the pantry..........<br />I try ANT RID at times, when they get real bad, but other than that, we just live with it...come the cooler weather out they go until Summer again..........we leave no food out and make sure dishes are done and no glasses with cordial dregs are left around...I have also tried lavender oil, which seems to work a little...wiped along their path...Enchanted Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861732559521175206noreply@blogger.com