Revenge of the Ants.
By rakski
@rakski (122631)
Philippines
March 3, 2021 7:03am CST
So I killed many, I tried so hard to kill them all yesterday. They were back this morning. I wiped them out again and again and again with the towel and bleach.
But maybe some survived for I have three bites in my arms. I just felt it, the sting, ugh! And now I think I have one bit at my leg. grr.
I will ask my husband to buy that ant chalk while I am waiting for the diatomaceous earth (whew, what a name and spelling). And I will try all all the other things some of you suggested. No hurt in trying, right?
Have a lovely night/day to all.21 people like this
24 responses
@much2say (55594)
• Los Angeles, California
3 Mar 21
Something my dad said when we bought this house .. . . he said to water around the outside perimeter of the house (and keep plants planted) to keep bugs out of the house. He said bugs get thirsty too . . . and if there is nothing out there, they're going to come inside. Now I don't know if that actually helps, but may be something to consider.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Mar 21
I have yet to try the diatomaceous earth, but I know some people here have used it.
Last night, after your first post, I decided to spray chemical ant repeller around the areas that get ants the most.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
3 Mar 21
@rakski I hope it will work for you. I think I need to spray more areas of the house. I now see them in my bathroom!
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
3 Mar 21
I just use ant chalk. What is diatomaceous earth? First time to hear it
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
3 Mar 21
It is a chalk like dust made from ancient seashells. It works it's way into the exoskeleton of insects and makes them dehydrate and kills them. It works on all kinds of insects.
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@rakski (122631)
• Philippines
3 Mar 21
@DaddyEvil recommended it and I will try anything possible to rid of them
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@porwest (90386)
• United States
3 Mar 21
Yeah. Just killing them won't do you any good. When you see them out only about 25-30% of the nest is out, so unless you can kill the nest you are really just fighting a losing battle.
DTE DOES help, because they will take that back to the nest. That's really the key. Having either something like DTE or a slow acting chemical or bait that they can take back with them to kill the entire nest.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
3 Mar 21
Killer... Ha ha... Poor little ants... He he....
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@cacay1 (83465)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
3 Mar 21
@simplfred 
, I suggested to pour those small things boiling water. They surely cannot escape.
, I suggested to pour those small things boiling water. They surely cannot escape.2 people like this
@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
3 Mar 21
@cacay1 Ha ha... They are just attacking your house because people there are sweet...
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
3 Mar 21
I always have to look up the spelling or I will get it wrong.
I'm sorry they are meaner than you are. I'm sorry they stung you. I hope you'll be alright soon.1 person likes this
I promise never to bite you! 
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
3 Mar 21
Another idea is to search where the ants came from and spray or pour insecticide on the hole to their dwelling. Pouring boiling water will also do.
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@rakski (122631)
• Philippines
3 Mar 21
@sunrisefan the very tiny hole is in the wall. If I do that I will have to clean the mess I will make
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
3 Mar 21
@rakski You should have sprayed more or mixed the chlorox with about a liter of water and pour it all so it reaches deep into their dwelling.
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@allknowing (136219)
• India
4 Mar 21
We use Notix a mild insecticide which is safe to use.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
3 Mar 21
You need to " search and destroy " the nest if possible and capture or kill the queen that lays all the eggs.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
3 Mar 21
make sure they're away from the bunnies
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