Ant colony and Boxers

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Elsa

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In San Diego right now we have a major ant problem; the worst I've seen in years. Since Ruby (and our cat) has full run of the house and yard, does anyone have any suggestions on natural/safe/organic ways to control ants around animals? I need something that the ants can take back to the nest that won't harm Ruby. I have to make sure she eats all her food then take her bowl away because the ants will pounce. It's awful! They are even around my computer desk right now. I have some little ant bait stakes in the front yard that seem to be working in the front yard but I can't put them in the backyard.

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-Elsa

Ruby- Flashy Fawn, Black Mask,Cropped, 5/1998
 

Linda

Boxer Insane
Tough question. I've heard that lemon juice will kill insects. Don't know how powerful it is, and it sounds like you need something strong!
I also read somewhere to put out a shallow dish of corn syrup. The ants will crawl in and drown in the syrup. However, I would NOT recommend this one. I tried it on my back porch and attracked a rat instead!
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I'd probably call a feed store or your local extension office to ask about pesticides that are safe to use around animals.

Good luck!!!
 

JoAnn

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Someone on this board told me to try Bay Leafs or Basil I can't remember which, I didn't try it. I had a really bad ant problem outside and in. I would be sitting at my computer and have them crawling on me and my desk. This room and the rest of my house is done in ceramic tile, I started cleaning the floors with a spray bottle of part bleach, part water and I havent' seen an ant in the house since. If you have carpent this solution won't work though.
 
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