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Ants in my home!

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xdogsx123 · 18/07/2015 11:14

Hiya!

There are ants in my flat! So far I haven't seen a "colony" or line of ants, mainly random workers. Now my town is ridden with flying ants currently (I blame the weather) Confused
My flat is very, very clean and tidy, got a little ocd about cleaning when I spotted the first ant. Any idea why they're here? I use tea tree oil and water in a spray bottle, got those bait gel traps, lavender behind sofa but they refuse to bugger off!

It makes me feel so dirty, I have checked they have no food source! everything's sealed in Tupperware, no crumbs etc

I have no pets or children (yet I'm on mumsnet because I thought you might be able to help me) so where shall I put poison? Will dead ants attract more?

Maybe I'm just freaking out because this is my first time living alone and a few ants are just something I have to live with? Wink

Thanks in advance!

OP posts:
BrumpyGollocks · 25/07/2015 10:29

Like a previous poster I use talc , my nan told me about it many years ago & it's the only thing I've ever used .

They hate the stuff .

Bubbshjs · 29/07/2015 09:14

Thanks for the info sparky, but our council don't seem to have anyone for that sort of pest control so I'll have to persevere in the private sector. Lots of great general tips here though that would help with your average ant invasion.

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