« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: how to get rid of the small black ants  (Read 17785 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline bluejay

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 392
how to get rid of the small black ants
« on: February 05, 2014, 09:15:55 PM »
As the title says does any one have any miracle potions/ideas of how to get rid of the small black ants we have had Amalgamated out 3 times to spray and leave little bottles of "stuff" around the house to no avail also the flick man out twice all in the last 12 to 14 months and same thing no luck they are every where the kitchen ,lounge chairs,  bed you name it they are there even have been in the wardrobes with the clothes
Thanks in advance
Logged

Offline Nomad

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2622
  • Thanked: 94 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2014, 09:23:28 PM »
Whatever you do you need to lure the them somewhere or you'll be cleaning the buggers up forever..........bowl of honey for an ant feeding orgy with a bit of pigeons pest controller mixed. :cheers:

Keep pets and kids away from that poison though it will kill a horse.....theres probably a more appropriate poison but that stuff is my go to when I need to kill things, great for white ants.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2014, 09:27:24 PM by Nomad »
Logged

Offline austastar

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 4194
  • Thanked: 344 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2014, 09:26:50 PM »
Hi,
 


works for us.


cheers
Logged

Offline muzza01

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 3987
  • Thanked: 106 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Y62 S5 Nissan Patrol and Tanami 13 Hybrid
    • Photobucket Muz
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2014, 09:27:22 PM »
Use a combination a Crawley Cruncher surface spray and Crawley Cruncher ant powder.
Just google it, works much better than Any other brand.


Logged

Offline Clouty

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 1278
  • Thanked: 15 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2014, 09:55:18 PM »
ANT RID..
Just put a pool about the size of a 5 or 20 cent piece on a window seal.. They'll come and feed on that for about 2-3 weeks and there will be a influx of the little buggers so don't stress but during that time they'll take it back to there nest and feed the big mummy ant..
After that no more ants :cup:

And just be patience it will work
 :cheers:
Logged

Offline DropBearRacing

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 506
  • Thanked: 5 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2014, 10:13:35 PM »
Quote from: Cloutys on February 05, 2014, 09:55:18 PM
ANT RID..
Just put a pool about the size of a 5 or 20 cent piece on a window seal.. They'll come and feed on that for about 2-3 weeks and there will be a influx of the little buggers so don't stress but during that time they'll take it back to there nest and feed the big mummy ant..
After that no more ants :cup:

And just be patience it will work
 :cheers:

x2 works brilliANTly
Logged
The Bear made me do it!!

Offline DrewXT

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 1408
  • Thanked: 139 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2014, 10:35:29 PM »
I mix up Honey and Borax (water softener) and it does the same as antrid, but seems to last a little longer... YMMV of course...
Logged
2013 Amarok Highline
2015 Customline Adventure Walkup

Offline maverick01

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 566
  • Thanked: 24 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2014, 06:02:08 AM »
Hi Bluejay,

I have sent you a pm

Cheers mate
Logged
If you never go, you'll never know

Offline Goose

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 469
  • Thanked: 21 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Life turns on a dime.
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2014, 08:09:11 AM »
Find the nest and physically destroy it.

If nest is in a large pot plant then just dump the pot plant contents in a bin. Otherwise if it's in the ground dig it up with shovel and hose.

Logged

Offline D4D

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 16023
  • Thanked: 392 times
  • Are we there yet?
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2014, 08:16:27 AM »
Quote from: Goose on February 06, 2014, 08:09:11 AM
Find the nest and physically destroy it.

If nest is in a large pot plant then just dump the pot plant contents in a bin. Otherwise if it's in the ground dig it up with shovel and hose.

I prefer 2 stroke and a match :)
Logged
I owe, I owe, it’s off to work I go…

Work - Outback  SOLD
Play - Prado

Offline evolution

  • Pain is just weakness leaving the body
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2277
  • Thanked: 61 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2014, 09:50:38 AM »
Quote from: D4D on February 06, 2014, 08:16:27 AM
I prefer 2 stroke and a match :)

I prefer this method  :angel:
Liquid aluminum poured into anthills creates stunning sculptures | 14/12/2013

(plus pretty darn cool)

Cheers
Evo
Logged
Owner at Regional Campers
Explore a different world!

Offline Bird

  • Once Was Lost, now am found
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: I am a geek!!
  • Thanked: 1888 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Life is far too long....
    • My Place.
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2014, 10:01:30 AM »
Quote from: evolution
I prefer this method  :angel:
Liquid aluminum poured into anthills creates stunning sculptures | 14/12/2013
(plus pretty darn cool)
that is very very kewl

dunno how you found that searching or what you were searching for... LOL!
Logged
-
Click to enlarge

Gone to a new home

Offline Beachman

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 1571
  • Thanked: 130 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2014, 12:27:06 PM »
Many years ago I was talking with a greenkeeper on how they control ants and he said they use lawn grub chemicals.

He said liquid concentrate is similar to ant sand/ant rid, but the liquid concentrate of lawn grub killer is a lot cheaper.  So now I just mix it up in the watering can and pour it over nets I find in the yard.

But you have to remember black ants can travel along way, so while you might clear all the nets in your yard, they could be coming from your neighbours yards or even living inside a brick wall where access to use chemicals is difficult.   
Logged

Offline evolution

  • Pain is just weakness leaving the body
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2277
  • Thanked: 61 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2014, 02:18:35 PM »
Quote from: Lost on February 06, 2014, 10:01:30 AM
that is very very kewl

dunno how you found that searching or what you were searching for... LOL!

Have I honestly can't remember. I think someone sent it to me in a link a while ago. Either way, pretty cool effect. Would look awesome in the shed with a light on it.

Cheers
Evo
Logged
Owner at Regional Campers
Explore a different world!

Offline shakey55

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 399
  • Thanked: 14 times
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2014, 07:14:50 AM »
I'm an ant sand user and IT WORKS


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Logged

Offline xcvator

  • 2017 National Meet Volunteer
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 4393
  • Thanked: 331 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2014, 07:50:19 PM »
Swmbo told me to pour boiling water down their holes, so I said "ok, you wrestle their legs apart and I'll get the boiling water"  :angel:
Logged
spending the kids inheritance as fast as I can

tug 2018 Isuzu Mux LSU
1999 se diesel Jackaroo
July 10/2012  outback campers "Tanami"
New Age "Little Joey"

Offline Banjo16

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 685
  • Thanked: 34 times
  • Gender: Male
  • The road less travelled
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #16 on: February 12, 2014, 07:58:02 PM »
My ants must be different , ant sand does no good at all.
Logged
Cheers,
Don

PB Challenger
Jayco Starcraft OB

Offline JCAT

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 1386
  • Thanked: 32 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Live for today, you may not be here tomorrow.
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #17 on: February 12, 2014, 08:37:19 PM »
Ant sand doesn't seem to be getting the job done here either, they just find a way around it.
Logged
2018 Prado GXL
2017 Vista Crossover XL

Offline SteveandViv

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 3995
  • Thanked: 7 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Never get sick of being here
    • Our Travel Blog - Have a look....
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2014, 10:19:00 PM »
Quote from: Tareepato on February 12, 2014, 07:58:02 PM
My ants must be different , ant sand does no good at all.


We use this up here for back ants and Singapore Ants. (Electric Ants in QLD) It is very good but a bit pricey. Ants go mad for it, take it back to the nest and in two days all gone. Just check they kill your type of ant.

http://www.amdro.com/
Logged
http://steveandviv.blogspot.com.au/

Offline Ciscokid

  • Swag User
  • **
  • Posts: 87
  • Thanked: 6 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2014, 08:42:25 PM »
Another vote for Ant rid.
Logged
LC200 60th Anniversary TTD and Jayco Swan outback 2013

Offline ras

  • Tent User
  • ***
  • Posts: 187
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #20 on: February 16, 2014, 08:49:14 PM »
Ant Rid. Had small black ants and they are gone.
Logged

Offline Sun Boy

  • Swag User
  • **
  • Posts: 82
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #21 on: February 16, 2014, 09:18:29 PM »
Quote from: SteveandViv on February 13, 2014, 10:19:00 PM
We use this up here for back ants and Singapore Ants. (Electric Ants in QLD) It is very good but a bit pricey. Ants go mad for it, take it back to the nest and in two days all gone. Just check they kill your type of ant.

http://www.amdro.com/


This is what the pest controllers here on the coast use. Well worth the extra money as it works every time and is long lasting!

Thanks

Sun Boy
Logged
2012 Customline 9" Deluxe Off Road

Offline achjimmy

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 3256
  • Thanked: 166 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2014, 06:47:29 AM »
You can buy the commercial version of ant rid from the suppliers that supply pest control people. It also can come with Ant cafés which are small plastic. Triangles that you fill with the liquid and it keeps dogs away etc. remember Ant rid is not UV proof so exposure to light quickly kills its effectiveness .

« Last Edit: February 17, 2014, 06:50:47 AM by achjimmy »
Logged
Here for a good time, not a long time!

Jim

Offline chetty

  • Swag User
  • **
  • Posts: 71
Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
« Reply #23 on: February 17, 2014, 07:01:52 AM »
Quote from: xcvator on February 12, 2014, 07:50:19 PM
Swmbo told me to pour boiling water down their holes, so I said "ok, you wrestle their legs apart and I'll get the boiling water"  :angel:



 :cup: ;D ;D Lol
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »