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Marks256 · 8th August 2006, 08:46 PM

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I think that's a bit of an unfair statement to make. Just because your kitchen has become over-run by insects, doesn't mean it's dirty! Insects are more likely to be attracted to the food than anything else, which is a place the kitchen normally has plenty of.

I'd hate to be in Mark's position - it'd be horrible to open your cupboards and find that ants have been at all your food. What can you really trust to be clean after that? I think I'd have to junk the lot.

Those ants have gotta go Mark! It's you or them!

Brian

Yes, there was quite a bit of food tossed. I had to have pizza for lunch. I hate warming up the oven, it makes the house get very hot. It is 85f outside right now, and 75f in the house. I think my mom is going to pick up some borax. Or i guess my dad will have to get a small bottle of propane. Cook the little SOB's....

HiTech · 9th August 2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ThermalRunaway

I think that's a bit of an unfair statement to make. Just because your kitchen has become over-run by insects, doesn't mean it's dirty! Insects are more likely to be attracted to the food than anything else, which is a place the kitchen normally has plenty of.
Brian

No, it's a fair and factual statement. I have food in pantry cupboards... even cereal and cracker boxes, pasta and rice boxes that are not in sealed food containers and thus far, no ants. The issue is to prevent them from entering the home in the first place by setting up a chemical barrier at potential entry points. I can guarantee that if I had sugar grains or crumbs that accidently made their way to the floor and they got neglected, there'd be ants or bugs of sorts sniffing them out. There's always the possibility of bugs being brought in to the home from the grocery store and is likely the case when a kitchen is spotlessly clean. Just 2 weeks ago I opened up a brand new bag of dog food and 4 small moths flew out with many more crawling inside it. I quickly closed the bag, closed the doors to the storage room to quarantine them, then zapped them using my HV flyswatter. Problem solved and I returned the bag to the store for an exchange. The moths likely got in there from the factory... which isn't surprising!

_nox_ · 9th August 2006, 01:51 PM

Dusty, you could try to speak to them... take one and start a conversation.
Ants love to negotiate.

HiTech · 9th August 2006, 03:11 PM

With a name like Dusty, he could sprinkle some SEVIN dust around the doorway entrances and they'll stay away until high winds or rain eventually removes it.

Marks256 · 9th August 2006, 04:01 PM

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With a name like Dusty, he could sprinkle some SEVIN dust around the doorway entrances and they'll stay away until high winds or rain eventually removes it.

You know, you could be a stand-up comic. Just kidding. That joke is so old, it isn't funny anymore.

They haven't been around lately. I think their numbers took a hit. We are ready for round two, though.... We have a crap load of chemicals now. Mohaaa!

HiTech · 9th August 2006, 04:08 PM

Well, it's the first time I've told it! And SEVIN dust will work at keeping them outside... just that it needs applied often. The BUG STOP as I pictured above last much longer and also kills them instantly.... just keep away from pets, not pests! Come to think of it, this forum could use Bug Stop for some of those silly requests we seem to get from a couple of specific east Asian countries!

I'm glad you didn't pour boiling water into a hole. That's the worst thing in the long run... open pores in the wood and loose fibers, then followed by possible mildew.

Marks256 · 9th August 2006, 04:36 PM

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Come to think of it, this forum could use Bug Stop for some of those silly requests we seem to get from a couple of specific east Asian countries!

Lol, taking the high road, eh?

I will suggest some of the "Bug Stop" to my parents. Come to think of it, i think we may have a small bottle of it in the basement. I will check later.

Hero999 · 12th August 2006, 12:53 PM

I'd recomment a Limonene based insectiside, as it's deadly to insects but non-toxic to humans.

http://www.kinzuachem.com/products.htm
http://www.cleanairgardening.com/insectkiller1.html
http://www.orangeguard.com/FAQ.html

http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC2770.htm
http://www.google.com/search?num=100...fe&btnG=Search

Marks256 · 12th August 2006, 10:33 PM

Thanks guys. Problem solved. We just got rid of my sister. Lol, just kidding.

Our Windex attacks took their numbers down, and then we finished them off with some "Bug Stop". We sprayed some inside, and i think we will spray some on the foundation of the house later. It is supposed to rain tomorrow here, so it might have to wait a while. :cool: thanks for the suggestions!

HiTech · 14th August 2006, 12:27 PM

Have you vacuumed the food crumbs yet?

Marks256 · 14th August 2006, 06:22 PM

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Have you vacuumed the food crumbs yet?

No, i licked them up!

Lol. There were no food crumbs, except for what they made. Yes, i we vacuumed them up.

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9th August 2006, 01:51 PM	(permalink)
_nox_	Dusty, you could try to speak to them... take one and start a conversation. Ants love to negotiate. __________________ i² = j² = k² = ijk = -1

9th August 2006, 03:11 PM	(permalink)
HiTech	With a name like Dusty, he could sprinkle some SEVIN dust around the doorway entrances and they'll stay away until high winds or rain eventually removes it. __________________ Don't make me reach through this monitor to slap you a good one!

9th August 2006, 04:08 PM	(permalink)
HiTech	Well, it's the first time I've told it! And SEVIN dust will work at keeping them outside... just that it needs applied often. The BUG STOP as I pictured above last much longer and also kills them instantly.... just keep away from pets, not pests! Come to think of it, this forum could use Bug Stop for some of those silly requests we seem to get from a couple of specific east Asian countries! I'm glad you didn't pour boiling water into a hole. That's the worst thing in the long run... open pores in the wood and loose fibers, then followed by possible mildew. __________________ Don't make me reach through this monitor to slap you a good one! Last edited by HiTech; 9th August 2006 at 04:12 PM.

12th August 2006, 12:53 PM	(permalink)
Hero999	I'd recomment a Limonene based insectiside, as it's deadly to insects but non-toxic to humans. http://www.kinzuachem.com/products.htm http://www.cleanairgardening.com/insectkiller1.html http://www.orangeguard.com/FAQ.html http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC2770.htm http://www.google.com/search?num=100...fe&btnG=Search __________________ I also post at the following sites: http://www.stop-microsoft.org http://www.heated-debates.com Screen name: Aloone_Jonez

12th August 2006, 10:33 PM	(permalink)
Marks256	Thanks guys. Problem solved. We just got rid of my sister. Lol, just kidding. Our Windex attacks took their numbers down, and then we finished them off with some "Bug Stop". We sprayed some inside, and i think we will spray some on the foundation of the house later. It is supposed to rain tomorrow here, so it might have to wait a while. :cool: thanks for the suggestions!

14th August 2006, 12:27 PM	(permalink)
HiTech	Have you vacuumed the food crumbs yet? __________________ Don't make me reach through this monitor to slap you a good one!