We have an ant problem. We have an insect infestation. Starving Somalian sugar ants have immigrated to our house in search of goldfish crackers, infant tylenol, and soggy cherrios in the kitchen sink drain. No matter how I word it, I cannot fully describe the dilemma we have on our hands (and in our carpet, sinks, showers, pergo flooring, counters [thank goodness it is black laminate!], clothing, etc.)
My last successful attack against the Lysol-smelling, bitter-tasting exoskeletol critters was in the Fall and powered by a Borax syrum called "Terro." But that was months ago when Liam was immobile and containable. So, how do I fight the eighth plague and not poison my inquisitive 15 month old?
If you have an answer, please let me know. Saturday I gave up and scattered Terro throughout the homestead (in fairly un-assessable areas, I think) and watched the unsuspecting ants swarm. I have posted a couple pictures of their fatal exposure just 10 minutes after the traps were placed. If I had taken pictures the morning after, all you would've seen is a black blanket of ants. It is THAT bad.
The ants are still here. They crawl up my leg as I sit at the computer desk. I find them in Liam's hair after his nap. They are always in, around, or moving towards the sink.
Does anyone have any suggestions that doesn't involve lots of money and a giant plastic bag around my house?
1 comment:
ants hate cinnamon...we have used it inside and outside with success...but your ants might be indestructible.
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