Prism99

My husband set out several underneath my computer. Later found a colony *underneath* the paper the traps were set out on! There are several places in the house where there seem to be colonies. They're just normal-looking ants (not super small or super big). When they bite me on the back, though, they leave huge red welts, so I suppose I am allergic.

Help???

Chasing Hawk

I googled this..

http://smallnotebook.org/2010/04/21/...trol-remedies/

http://eartheasy.com/live_natpest_control.htm

http://www.thefrugallife.com/ants.html

leakus

Best product ever:Terro, it is a thick liquid, you put some drops on their path. We have eliminated them. here in Florida!

QuiltnNan

i used to use a similar product, can't recall the name, came in a yellow squeeze bottle with red printing. works wonderfully.

mic-pa

Terro works the best and can be found at and Agway store

Boston1954

Dish washing liquid mixed with water in a spray bottle. Spray across any area that you see them, and leave it to dry. Do not wipe off.

I have also heard that corn meal will kill them. They cannot digest it. I would try it, but sounds a bit messy.

lovingmama

Thanks for sharing this useful information!

omaluvs2quilt

If they're regular ants (as opposed to those teeny tiny ones that run around without a trail, these have to be baited) "amdro" works really well. They're granules you can get at Lowes or Home Depot. They take it back to the nest and it gets them all in no time.

Krystyna

Talcum powder. Not toxic and it dries them out.

Tartan

We have little red/bronze ones here and their bites can really sting. Luckily they only bite if they feel threatened. My husband sprays around the perimeter of our house every spring with a environmental friendly spray that helps. I also keep all my food sources (flour, sugar, cereals etc.) in sealable plastic containers.