Doff Ant Killer Powder 400 g

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Although the colonies are small, there can be several queens in each colony that are capable of laying eggs so numbers can grow fast. The carpenter ant is much larger other ants like the common garden species. They can be around 0.5 cm long. If threatened, they can bite. Fortunately, removing ants from your property can be very simple and requires very little effort on your part. Indeed, by using individual methods of ant elimination or a combination, you can be ant-free in next to no time. The only question is: what method suits you best? You may decide that certain products are more suitable for use indoors or out – for example, bait traps are a lot less messy than spreading powder through the home. When to Apply Ant Killer

These work the same was as baited stations, but you’ll have more flexibility in terms of where to place the poison. It’s likely that you’ve done something (or rather not done something) to attract them. Leaving food out or not clearing up crumbs in the kitchen is an open invitation to ants, or you might just have too many tasty treats in your cupboards! While ants are a problem, it pays to keep all food areas spotlessly clean, and to tidy away potentially enticing foods into sealed containers. How do I get rid of the ants I have? April to September in the UK is ant season. The little blighters can get everywhere, contaminating food, biting and, most serious of all ant-based concerns, potentially playing havoc with your home’s foundations. In my case, I wasn’t sure where the nest was; however, there were a few places where the ant activity was more prolific, so I just poured a little pile of the granules in each of these places.However, the fact that it’s liquid does make it easier to apply over larger surfaces than powder products. With a rose-head that helps distribute the product evenly and sparingly, it can be great for use over large patios and lawns. The design makes it easy to apply, taking the hassle out of using at-home treatments to fix an ant problem. It’s a good liquid alternative to using bait stations and granular bait without having to use an aerosol ant killer spray. Dealing with an ant infestation can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. A several-pronged approach is often required to really battle effectively against those insist ant armies.

When choosing an ant powder, one vital thing to keep in mind for pet owners is if the ant powder would kill the ants and be dangerous to your dogs, cats, or hamsters. There are several ant powders on this list that could be used around pets, or you could protect your pets by keeping them away from the ant powders until you clean up where you applied the powders after it has done its work of getting rid of your ant problem.

Perhaps the most despised of the ant species in the UK is the fire ant. Red fire ants are distinctive to look at, and known to sting. The Home Defence Ant Stop Granules are for outdoor use only, and can help with getting rid of ants on patios or lawns.