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Title: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: bluejay 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
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: Nomad 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.
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: austastar on February 05, 2014, 09:26:50 PM
Hi,
  (http://stationery.auspost.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/3/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/A/U/AU-2527138_1.jpg)


works for us.


cheers
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: muzza01 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.


(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/106413229/Crawly_Cruncher_Insecticide_spray.jpg)
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: Clouty 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:
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: DropBearRacing on February 05, 2014, 10:13:35 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
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: DrewXT 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...
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: maverick01 on February 06, 2014, 06:02:08 AM
Hi Bluejay,

I have sent you a pm

Cheers mate
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: 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.

Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: D4D on February 06, 2014, 08:16:27 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 :)
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: evolution on February 06, 2014, 09:50:38 AM
I prefer 2 stroke and a match :)

I prefer this method  :angel:
Liquid aluminum poured into anthills creates stunning sculptures | 14/12/2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQnd9hmJye0#ws)
(plus pretty darn cool)

Cheers
Evo
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: Bird 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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQnd9hmJye0#ws)
(plus pretty darn cool)
that is very very kewl

dunno how you found that searching or what you were searching for... LOL!
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: Beachman 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.   
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: evolution on February 06, 2014, 02:18:35 PM
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
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: shakey55 on February 07, 2014, 07:14:50 AM
I'm an ant sand user and IT WORKS


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Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: 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:
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: Banjo16 on February 12, 2014, 07:58:02 PM
My ants must be different , ant sand does no good at all.
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: JCAT 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.
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: SteveandViv on February 13, 2014, 10:19:00 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/ (http://www.amdro.com/)
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: Ciscokid on February 16, 2014, 08:42:25 PM
Another vote for Ant rid.
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: ras on February 16, 2014, 08:49:14 PM
Ant Rid. Had small black ants and they are gone.
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: Sun Boy on February 16, 2014, 09:18:29 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/ (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
Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: achjimmy 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 .

Title: Re: how to get rid of the small black ants
Post by: chetty on February 17, 2014, 07:01:52 AM
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