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Old 11-30-2021, 03:36 PM
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Default Ghost Ant Bait

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Originally Posted by Grill Meister View Post
I need some advice on getting rid of ghost ants. I have them mostly in my bathroom basins. I have tried several methods of getting rid of them. I have left drops of "TERRO ANT KILLER" around and they flock to that, but that is a poison and apparently an entire tribe of those little boogers and not complete annihilated. I have also used "COMBAT ANY KILLING GEL" and "ADVION ANT GEL". The instructions for COMBAT and ADVION suggests that you spread them in the areas where the ants are found and DO NOT us any form of "repellent". I have tried both of these gels, which come in hypodermic devices, by squeezing a line at the tops of the basins, under the granite counter top. I also spread the gels under the sinks where the water pipes come out of the walls. Nothing is stopping the ants. My next door neighbors had a professional extermination company treat their house for them and it got rid of the ants.....for one week and then they were back with vengeance. Oh, too, I have also spread insecticide all around the perimeter of the house. Got any suggestions? Maybe a blow torch????


This has worked well for me! The activity will increase for a day or two and then they’re gone. (If they continue after that, Massey’s has treated them for me. They sometimes have to come back several times if it’s a large nest. )

Ant Bait
1 c warm water
1/2 c sugar
2 tbls borax
Stir to dissolve.

Dip cotton balls in mixture and place several near ants. Replace if they dry out. Ants will take bait back to nest.

Can refrigerate and use straight from fridge.