[rmd2]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Sometimes when I am studying the floor tile in the bathroom I see the smallest of tiny ants walking around like he/she is lost or drunk. We have called the pest control but I always worry about the kitties when they leave little baits around.

Anybody have them? You have to look hard to see them.

In Ohio we call them Pith anth.

Gracie, LOL I loved your description of the ants!

[Chrissy55]

I had some of these ants. I put peppermint oil on cotton balls and our put them in little bowls. I put them in my pantry and on my counter. Haven’t seen one since. Was told they can’t stand the smell of peppermint.

[jimlambert]

Originally Posted by Grill Meister

Thanks, Graciegirl.....I left you a similar message yesterday.

I definitely have "ghost ants" and I have tried several ways to inseminate them. I have sprayed...several times....Home Defense around the baseboards and under each sink where I have piping leading into the house, and have place TERRO Ant Killer on little pieces of cardboard in various locations where I have seen them. I have also laid an 8-foot barrier of granular pesticide around the outside of my house. They seem attracted by water and paper.....I find them in my crossword puzzle book and around my morning paper.

If you are trying to get rid of these ants why would you “inseminate” them? That would just multiply the problem! 😝

[Hdaugh777]

We have had them off and on. I used to call Massey’s, Ut I got this recipe from Next Door that works magic on them...

Mix
1 cup warm water
1/2 c sugar
2 tbls borax

Dip a cotton ball in this mixture and place near ant sighting and let’s it sit for a for a few days. They will take it to their nest and it will kill hem. I keep a sealed jar of this in my fridge and I can get rid of them faster than Massey’s can.

[Mamaderby]

Track them back to where they are coming in....don’t squish them yet, you need to find the trail. When you find the origin take some borax and a few tasty little crumbs (I used cornbread) ...and only a couple crumbs... mix them with the borax and sprinkle near the source. My latest ones were coming in under the Second bathroom vanity. Let them munch and take that borax back home.......gone!!!!

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[bijustice]

Those ants will multiple fast. They like sugar, but can come in thru outlets, windows not sealed. I called Massey Pest, no help. The best thing is Bengal Raid spray. It is more expensive but worth it. Good Luck

[Art cov]

Great description GG, sounds like you have something in the cabinets that they likes! Lol. They found your secret place and dancing the night away Drunken ants!

[Freeda]

As someone else mentioned, use Terro bait trap or just put some of the liquid from the bait trap in the area, and the ants will quickly be gone. Simple and inexpensive. Just keep the cats out of the room for a couple of days.

[PugMom]

so some time has passed, & while the bulk were killed off, we still get the lost & wandering ants, maybe 7, that have since popped up. am now SERIOUSLY considering exterminator. will do 1 more spray application outside the home, if it continues, am calling deans

[jgrusmark]

Ye sI have them and they are only in the bathroom. They don't live long so I haven't been to concern.

[GOLFER54]

Were they wearing a yellow polkadot
bikini ?

[Grill Meister]

I have already added to this blog, but in the meantime did some Googling. For information on how to control ghost ants and what not to do.....as well as listings of insecticides to use go to:

Do It Yourself Pest Control Supplies

[wisemaj]

Originally Posted by Grill Meister

Thanks, Graciegirl.....I left you a similar message yesterday.

I definitely have "ghost ants" and I have tried several ways to inseminate them. I have sprayed...several times....Home Defense around the baseboards and under each sink where I have piping leading into the house, and have place TERRO Ant Killer on little pieces of cardboard in various locations where I have seen them. I have also laid an 8-foot barrier of granular pesticide around the outside of my house. They seem attracted by water and paper.....I find them in my crossword puzzle book and around my morning paper.

Inseminate? Really? Do we need to report you for animal (or insect) abuse?