Friday, February 19, 2010
What works best for ants?
I've always been a big advocate for baiting for ants to gain control and eventually elimination. Sprays like Termidor and Phantom are both also very good as they act as non-repellents and will affect the ants nesting area as they wander back to their homes. If you are a do it yourself fanatic, then you may have to go the baiting route as baits can be picked up from your local home improvement store or from your local over the counter pest control company. Many times ant control products can be picked up online as well. Be sure to always follow label instructions if you are going to be a weekend warrior and be mindful of children or pets. One thing I can tell you that you absolutely do not want to do and that is spray some Raid on them in a panic. This is oily and can cause a slipping hazard and many times can chase the ants elsewhere.
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I think it would be best for the public if DIY pest control was reduced to containerized ant baits. In this era of environmental awareness, DIY pest control is the last thing to advise. Even containerized rodent baits are a serious environmental issue when placed in the wrong locations. I suggest we always end our posts with a recommendation to use licensed professionals, who at least by law, are required to use sound, environmentally conscious methods.
There is always going to be those weekend warriors who will try to rid thier homes of pest by themselves...I agree that the best way to go is with the professionals.
-Billy Mac
Hey I well agree. Pest control and abatement should be left to the licensed professionals. Most wait till the problem gets out of hand before they will call. Better off having a regularly scheduled service to handle it.
TERMIDOR WORK, BUT PHANTOM DOESNT WORK
Interesting DW
Here something is new to read and also some very good information... Please keep me updated as much as possible.... Pest Control Services
If you're truley a pro. Can you deny what works best is a throrough inspection, finding the root of the problem and regardless of which product used, spraying the nest or the vicinity of it, is the way to go?
These guys have got some ant gel baits that they claim are used by professionals, www.diypestsupplies.com.au, has used these professionial gel baits? Did they work?
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