HELP! Ant infestation!!!

[father-clucker]

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Just keep in mind that this will not take out the colony -- once the water is gone the ants will be back -- unless you find their colony and douse it too.. Been there done that..

 

[zazouse]

Dish soap and water works great.

 

[FF]

Ground Black pepper and vinegar. I used white vinegar. I sprayed the bottom of the building. I usually have to put it on every 2 weeks but it does help me. The pepper also keeps the dogs from peein on it. It is very sensitive to ants. And the vinegar nobody likes that.

 

[elmo]

Full strength vinegar erases ant trails, and if you drench the mound it gets rid of it, too. Safe for chickens and cheap.

 

[tofumama]

OK, first update

I had Hubby powerwash the ants off the coop last night then I doused the 'path' with vinegar. I will be on high alert today to see how this goes. In the mean time, I am making 'ant soup' (boric acid, sugar, water combo) as we speak to treat out front yard and I will leave a dish on the roof of the coop in case I have any stragglers...thanks for all the tips!!!

 

[The Tinman]

DE works on ant. Vinagar will keep them away, Boric acid works good also but is not good for the chickens. make a bait and put it someplace the chickens can nat get to.

 

[HottentotTeal]

I recommend diatomaceous earth as well. To be extra safe, you should purchase the "food grade" type.