Best ant solution

[Deets066]

Splitting a lot of down and dead wood, some is filled with ants. Any of you guys have a sprayer handy when splitting? And what solution are you using.

 

[N8TE]

I use Tempo, once its stacked

 

[Deets066]

I use Tempo, once its stacked

I’m sure that keeps em out, I’m looking for some instant kill. Ya know, for when you split one open and there’s 2,000 of em.

 

[Armbru84]

I’m sure that keeps em out, I’m looking for some instant kill. Ya know, for when you split one open and there’s 2,000 of em.

As stupid as this sounds. I use a torch normally.

 

[P.M.P.]

I use this around the house concentrate
Works great

 

[ucm931]

As stupid as this sounds. I use a torch normally.

Best answer in my opinion. Lawn/garden torch.

 

[Deets066]

Did a little reading, vinegar and water, or soap and water. So, gunna try vinegar, borax, and dish soap.

 

[Cat 525]

Little bit of gas will work fast!

 

[Deets066]

 

[Bilge Rat]

Soap coats them so they can't breathe.
Lindane if it is still available works but it is long lasting and may not be good to have on wood used for firewood.

Fire is quick and has no bad side effects except setting the woodpile on fire but water takes care of that.

 

[Deets066]

What I mixed up seems to kill them, not instantly. Takes about 30 seconds or so

 

[Lightning Performance]

Burn barrel. In they go.

We use borax and sugar or honey in a paste with some water if needed. They feed on it. Kills them all at home from the inside out. Good for a week to long term... nothing toxic to mammals or fish. Cheap easy and effective like me

 

[Deets066]

Burn barrel. In they go.

You pick up the ants and put them in a burn barrel?

 

[Dub11]

Febreze

 

[Deets066]

Febreze

Would this make the smoke fresh and clean smelling?

 

[CR888]

I just leave em alone an if there is a crazy nest infestation I separate those splits (ants all retreat back into wood to be safe & happy) then I toss those splits in the fire first. The problem goes away when you shut the wood stove door.

 

[Deets066]

I’m splitting and stacking for next year, not burning when it’s 80 degrees out. Nor am I starting a burn barrel every time I split. Just want to spray em and kill em when I split open the infested rounds. I don’t want my wood pile infested with ants.

 

[Dub11]

Would this make the smoke fresh and clean smelling?

It could. I just know I sprayed some ants by the sink and they were stopped dead in their tracks.

 

[Deets066]

 

[huskihl]

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No centipedes or maggots. Bonus