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Old 10-01-2023, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Carla B View Post
We had an infestation in the spring of tiny reddish ants. Appeared to come from under the wax ring beneath the toilet bowl in the main bath. Thought they came from under the slab but never could spot them outside. Terro didn't phase them. Plain old Zevo and Raid for ants and roaches sprayed daily without fail and then Home Defense finally did the job.
Caulk around the perimeter of the toilet base. Pull the sconces around pipes from the walls and push steel wool into the openings, or seal them with expanding foam sealant. Put the sconces back for appearance.