Killing fireants

[Chook]

Would someone tell me how much washing powder I need to use to kill fireants I know it works but she who must be obayed said that I am using to much so as I am a good boy I would like to find out the right amout with your help please

[tonray]

Washing Powder ? Are you trying to kill them or give them a spa treatment ?

[milliekyle]

Too much? Hmm, if too much isn't working I doubt less will work.

 

Might be best trying a different method?

[Meljames]

Probably using the wrong brand.

[dotpoom]

Why not ask.... "she who must be obeyed"?

[maxisrael]

Fire Extinguisher ??

[KMartinHandyman]

My mil uses scalding water on outdoor nests fwiw.

[tifino]

 

this worked perfectly for me, when my methods developed, and culminated in this product:

 (or equivalent Brand)

 

it works perfectly the same for wasp nests...

 

...nothing escapes, nor enters

 

the increasingly built up mounds of stuck ants/wasps, is a sight to behold

 

 

(the only downfall, is if you have hairy arms) -  those that try it, will understand!

 

 

 

 

[Jedsada3]

A mix of sugar and borax will help.

[JRinPDX]

My guess is that you want to use Borax.   It kills all kinds of insects.  When building it's a good idea to get a puffer bottle and dust the framing of the walls before closing them up, to prevent ants and termites.  Sealed up like that, it can last for years. 

[charliebadenhop]

You need boric acid, and not borax. They are two different things.

[ignis]

Hair spray works wonders, when they set just sweep them all up

[Jedsada3]

5 minutes ago, charliebadenhop said:

You need boric acid, and not borax. They are two different things.

Both can be used :

Boric acid and borax are both best known as low-toxicity pesticides used in homes. Neither chemical is toxic to humans nor pets when used as recommended, and neither chemical has been shown to contribute to cancer or other long-term illnesses. As a result, these compounds are used as natural and safe ways to combat ants and other pests.

 

from https://www.reference.com/science/borax-same-boric-acid-319fa5e46d85e4d5

[Jack Mountain]

Call Sigourney Weaver ...

[AlQaholic]

Are the ants burning?

[tonray]

16 minutes ago, ignis said:

Hair spray works wonders, when they set just sweep them all up

..and don't forget to sell them some touch up hair color on the way out the door...

[Gandtee]

2 hours ago, charliebadenhop said:

You need boric acid, and not borax. They are two different things.

I've used borax mixed with sugar and it got rid of ants and cockroaches. 

[tonray]

11 minutes ago, Gandtee said:

I've used borax mixed with sugar and it got rid of ants and cockroaches. 

This is the best way because unless you kill the queen, they will never be eradicated. They will eat the sugar/honey/peanut butter/boric acid mixture and take it back to feed the queen...only when she dies will the egg laying stop and then the colony will die out.

 

I always add peanut butter because some ants are more attracted to fats vs sugar and you never know which ones you are dealing with.

[ujayujay]

A Mix of baking soda and water is biological. Washingpowder kills any Insects and harm the ground.

[rwill]

borax (not boric acid) or diatomaceous earth (food grade) will kill ants.  I got a pharmacy to get me some borax but it was very expensive.  I have not found food grade DE here but ordered some from vitacost.  You can look up how to use them.

[Jedsada3]

2 hours ago, rwill said:

 I got a pharmacy to get me some borax but it was very expensive.

I use glycerine of Borax and it works if you mix it with sugar. I't only 17 THB for 15ml.

You will find it in any pharmacy

[vogie]

5 minutes ago, Jedsada3 said:

I use glycerine of Borax and it works if you mix it with sugar. I't only 17 THB for 15ml.

You will find it in any pharmacy

How much of that to what amount of sugar please?

[Jedsada3]

I don't know exactly how much of each.

I put some drops of Glycerine of Borax in a cup and add sugar until it has the right consistency to not run out. It's less liquid than honey and a bit more liquid than Nutella

[twizzian]

Reminds me of the “Daleks”

 

Obey! or we will exterminate’ exterminate..

[mikiea]

On 11/13/2017 at 9:19 PM, tonray said:

Washing Powder ? Are you trying to kill them or give them a spa treatment ?

you have internet , try reading a little ,  jeeeze  .

[vogie]

8 minutes ago, mikiea said:

you have internet , try reading a little ,  jeeeze  .

Most people would have found his reply as humorous, not you though?

[mikiea]

1 minute ago, vogie said:

Most people would have found his reply as humorous, not you though?

if you have to ask such a silly question .... well ,   what can i say   ?

 

[vogie]

1 minute ago, mikiea said:

if you have to ask such a silly question .... well ,   what can i say   ?

 

The only trouble with humour is, you can't buy it. 

[mikiea]

Just now, vogie said:

The only trouble with humour is, you can't buy it. 

oh well , seems you cant get past this post , well i can , but not to worry  , i will place a call to a wa wa wambulance to escort you to a cool calm place far away and free from ants , have a good day sir ....

[BradWilkins]

Fighting fire with fire