Folk remedy for ants. How to remove ants in an apartment and on a property

Ants in the country: benefit or harm

The appearance of anthills in the countryside is the first sign of a potential danger to the plantings. The reason for this is the colonies of aphids and mealybugs, which the ants breed for their own food. They not only contribute to the development of insect pests, but also protect them from potential enemies - ladybugs, predatory bugs, ichneumon ichneumon wasps and others.

Small anthill Source mtdata.ru

Interesting! Numerous colonies of aphids cover all the ant's efforts related to the destruction of small caterpillars and larvae of other garden pests.

The answer to the question of how to deal with ants in a dacha sooner or later confronts the owner of a garden plot. There are two ways to solve the problem:

• Destroy the anthill and its inhabitants.
• Relocate or force small neighbors to move to another location.

Harm from garden ants

If you want your garden to be decorated with lush flowering vegetation, and your garden to produce a good harvest, fighting ants in your garden plot becomes a necessity.

Ants breed aphids, which are the most dangerous pest of fruit bushes and trees, such as currants, plums, pears, apple trees and many others. Aphids secrete a sweet honeydew, which they get from plant juices, and which ants adore so much. Therefore, they spread aphids throughout the plants and protect them from natural enemies. If the onset of aphids and ants is not prevented in time, the crop will be destroyed.

They try not to avoid these six-legged sweet tooths and berries: currants, strawberries, gooseberries. As soon as the opportunity is given, they eat ripe fruits, which clearly does not add love to them from gardeners. Ants are also not the best neighbors for newly planted seedlings: they gnaw at young, succulent stems and roots.

Any gardener knows firsthand the damage ants cause to flower beds and lawns. The vigorous activity of six-legged animals often nullifies all the efforts of summer residents to improve the area. In this sense, these insects work like moles, even on a larger scale, and at the same time contribute to the spread of weeds throughout the territory, depleting the soil and spoiling the appearance of lawns.

It is necessary to begin the fight against garden ants if their number has outgrown reasonable limits and it has become obvious that the harm from them is more significant than the benefit from them.

How to destroy an anthill

The most humane way to “destroy” an anthill in the garden:

• Dig it out along with the soil.
• Carefully place in the bag.
• Move them to another place where their colony will not harm anyone.

Other options do not have this attitude. You will have to stir up the nest, water (sprinkle) with something (purchased chemicals or prepared from improvised means). Some actions will lead to the death of insects, others to relocation, in any case, the goal will be achieved.

Folk remedies

The most popular and effective time-tested methods of fighting ants in the garden.

Water the anthill with water and kerosene Source felisov.ru

Stir up the anthill and pour boiling water over it. Repeat the procedure for several days. Instead of boiling water, you can use other alternative products that are easy to find in your country house: soap solution, dishwashing detergent, vegetable or essential oil, table (9%) vinegar, kerosene, ammonia. The listed compositions are mixed with water, which is poured into the anthill and places where insects accumulate. When entering the house, wipe the liquid on door and window openings, ventilation openings and other places through which they can get inside.

We force the ants to move Source fotokto.ru

Ants prefer to settle in sunny areas. By building a temporary shade over the nest, you will force them to move to another place.

Advice! If the anthill is built next to garden plants, move the insects to another place. To do this, place rags soaked in any of the listed liquids next to it.

Causes of ants

Pharaoh ants prefer to inhabit heated rooms where food can be easily found.
The likelihood of insects appearing increases in apartments with high humidity. They can use almost any food from the human table as a source of nutrients. The favorite treats of pharaoh ants are sweets, meat products, cheese, bread and dead insects. Successful fight against unwanted individuals begins with finding out the reasons for their appearance. Only after identifying the source can you find the best option for getting rid of insects.

Ways of penetration of pharaoh ants into a human home:

• with products brought from warm countries;
• with used furniture and other things that were previously stored in premises with unsatisfactory sanitary and hygienic conditions;
• with products from the store;
• from the basement and attic of a multi-storey building through cracks, through electrical wiring, heating and sewage systems into apartments.

Due to their small size, it is not always possible to detect pharaoh ants in the early stages. If you suspect that these individuals have appeared in the house, you should carefully inspect the bathroom, the area near the hot water pipes and under the sink, kitchen cabinets, and the area next to the kettle and coffee maker. For pharaoh ants, the temperature is +27°C +30°C – the most comfortable.

A distinctive feature of pharaoh ants is their ability to crawl into almost any crack. They easily sneak into the apartment through the smallest cracks and holes. This greatly complicates the task of exterminating insects.

In general, we can identify the following key reasons for the appearance of ants in the house: unsatisfactory sanitary and hygienic conditions, the presence of crumbs, garbage and food in the open, high humidity and air temperature in the room. These factors greatly increase the likelihood of invasion by small individuals.

Boric acid

Boric acid is an old and proven method of fighting ants. It has a contact-intestinal effect on insects. It destroys it simply by getting on the insect’s cover, without penetrating the intestinal tract. Even the smallest proportion, mixed with a sweet filling (sugar, honey) and brought by the hunter to the nest as a trophy, will eventually lead to the complete extinction of the entire genus. Sold in pharmacies, sold in the form of crystalline powder or alcohol syrup. The bait is placed around the anthill, on the ant trail.

Boric acid is the enemy of the ant Source stopklopu.com

Below are several ways to prepare poisonous compounds:

Important! Boric acid is a strong poison for both ants and humans. Prepare baits strictly with rubber gloves. Do not increase the dose, otherwise the foraging insect will die before it has time to bring the crystal to the anthill.

We force you to relocate

Knowing the sensitivity of ants to pungent odors, you can create “unbearable conditions” for them and force them to leave their “habitable” place. For this you may need the following plants:

• Mint.
• Mustard.
• Tansy.
• Anise.
• Parsley.
• Dill.
• Rhubarb.

Counteraction using fragrant herbs Source freepng.ru
How the listed varieties will be used does not matter. They can be planted in places where ants accumulate or scattered dry or withered.

Wood ash, ground cinnamon, any type of pepper (seasoning), or anything else that emits a pungent odor are considered analogous flora representatives in the fight against ants.

Working day of an insect Source pestnews.ru

Important! Ants do not like strong odors. After treatment with the listed compounds, the insects leave the anthill and go to a new place.

Chemicals

Let's consider a list of effective chemicals that effectively help in the fight against ants. Below is a brief description and characteristics of the substances; instructions for use for each of them are individual and printed on the packaging.

"Muravyin G"

Russian granules “Anteater G” Source udobreniya.info
Any garden store can offer several insecticides with the same name, produced in Russia and abroad. Here we are considering a domestic drug, the packaging of which is shown in the photo. When used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it is safe for humans, bees and other vertebrate inhabitants of the country garden. Refers to substances of the lure, directional type. Sold in the form of granules intended for dissolution in water.

"Ant-eater"

Available in different types:

• Concentrated emulsion "Aardvark CE" in ampoules of 1 ml. or bottles of 10, 50 or 500 ml.
• "Anteater - Super, granules." Small granules, packaged in 50 g bags or 120 or 240 g jars.
• “Anteater – Super, bait” is packaged in plastic bags with ready-made bait.
• "Anteater - Super, gel." Sold in tubes, in the form of a gel.

“Anteater” from garden ants Source yaplakal.com
The insecticide has high enteric-contact activity and gives the first results in 2-3 days.
Valid for 3 weeks. If you follow the instructions for use, it is not dangerous for representatives of the flora. The average consumption is no more than 1.5 ml per anthill.

How to get rid of house ants in an apartment: SES service

Another way to get rid of house ants in an apartment is to order treatment from the SES. The solution is effective even in catastrophic situations.

• Disinfestation against ants gives instant results.
• The treatment is done in 1 day and takes from 1 to several hours, depending on the area of ​​the apartment and the degree of insect infestation.
• At Dez Group, the service can be provided urgently, on the day of application.
• The work uses long-acting preparations that can destroy insects for another 40 days after treatment.
• Disinsection is carried out using an insect-poisoning fog and is complemented by barrier protection against ants.

SES Dez Group, certified by Rospotrebnadzor, has been providing sanitary services to individuals, government agencies and commercial companies for more than 7 years. By contacting the service, you can be confident in the quality and safety of services, prompt service and comprehensive information support at all stages of cooperation.

Lures and traps

The following methods help you win the fight against ants without using chemicals. Similarly to folk methods, they are classified as proven and bring quick results. Their goal is to create simple traps where insects get trapped and cannot escape. All you have to do is update them periodically as they are filled out. Baits involve the preparation of compounds that lead to the death of insects.

Shop catcher belts for garden trees Source potrebitel.ru

The most promising actions in the fight against ants in the country:

• Place a mayonnaise bucket with 2-3 teaspoons of sugar diluted in water in places where insects accumulate. The ants will crawl towards the sweets, but will drown in the water. It will not be possible to completely destroy the population, but it is possible to reduce the number.
• Place yeast diluted in water with added homemade jam or sugar next to the anthill. Particles of the bait will be carried inside the anthill, which will cause the formation of fungus and the destruction of working individuals. At the first stage, it may seem that there are more insects, but this is due to the fact that they will crawl onto the sweet bait.
• Another, no less effective method allows you to scatter dry balls of granules around or roll larger ones from fresh ones. There is no need to mix with water; the effectiveness is similar to the previously described method.
• Millet or semolina mixed with sugar for bait. Working ants eat enough, the cereal swells and kills them. Then the uterus and the eggs left without care die.

Methods of control on the site and in the house

An invasion of ants can be observed in different places: on a plot, in a greenhouse, in a house, on trees. And depending on the location of the insects, you can choose the most effective method of combating them. Here it makes sense to consider each situation separately.

Ants in a greenhouse

To avoid such a problem as ants in a greenhouse, it is best to take preventive measures in advance. First of all, it is necessary to clear the space around and inside the greenhouse of debris, old boards, dry grass and weeds and other rubbish. Then, in order to repel insects, plants are planted around the greenhouse and inside, which the ants avoid. It could be garlic, lemon balm, lavender, tansy. Inside, be sure to regularly loosen the soil, especially in the corners, because this is where the first anthills appear.

In the fall, the greenhouse is insulated. To do this, it is necessary to loosen the soil around it to a width of about 10-15 centimeters. Then sprinkle ash and slaked lime on top. You can also sprinkle the soil inside with a mixture of lime and salt. It will be useful to periodically change the soil in the greenhouse - partially or completely, having previously disinfected it. If the anthill has already appeared, then it is necessary to dig it up and remove the clutch of eggs. Pour boiling water over this area and sprinkle with lime. Summer residents also use cereals such as semolina and millet to combat ants. The ants die from such a “treat.”

Anthills

If anthills are found in the garden plot, then their destruction should be aimed at getting rid of the queen with a clutch of eggs. The advice of summer residents - to pour boiling water over the ants' house - is not always effective. The anthill has a very complex system and goes deep into the ground. The clutch with the queen is located far from the entrance to the “house”. And pouring hot water on top of it can only destroy worker ants, and these individuals are sterile, so such manipulation will not cause much harm to the development of the colony.

People use a remedy such as black pepper. Ants cannot stand its smell, so if you sprinkle the soil around the anthill, the insects will leave this place. Also, instead of pepper, you can use such products as garlic, lemon, ash, red pepper. Using these tools will help drive “uninvited guests” out not only from the site, but also from the house.

Traps

Ants that have taken a fancy to trees and shrubs in large numbers can cause plants to die. You can protect the “greens” with the help of special repellent or catching belts. You can make such traps yourself using available materials. For example, from masking tape, having previously coated it with special glue. When using such belts, it is worth remembering the ingenuity of ants. Therefore, traps must be wide so that insects cannot overcome them.

The advantage of a catch belt is its effectiveness. Not only ants, but also other pests get caught in the trap. However, this is only a temporary remedy, and it makes sense to use it only in combination with other methods for getting rid of insects.

How to deal with ants on fruit trees

The harm from aphids and mealybugs bred by ants is obvious. You can avoid their occurrence in two ways: equip a trap or barrier belt, spray the plant. Be sure to sprinkle the soil around the plants with ash mixed with table salt at the beginning of the season. By doing this, you will not only prevent ants from entering, but also replenish the soil around the tree with useful potassium.

Carry out periodic inspections throughout the season. If necessary, use one of the following measures:

• If you find aphids, the juice of which is so attractive to ants, treat the tree with compounds that destroy this insect.
• Make an ant-repellent headband. To do this you will need table salt, linseed oil and soot. After mixing the listed elements, rub the lower 30-40 cm of the trunk with the resulting composition.
• You can temporarily repel insects by rubbing the tree trunk with garlic or placing cloves of garlic at the base. It is possible to replace it with one of the previously listed components, the pungent smell of which repels ants (wormwood, mint, mustard, rhubarb, dill).

Protecting trees from ants with your own hands Source stopklopu.com

Headbands against ants Source felisov.ru