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Old 05/16/07, 08:25 PM
 
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Carpenter Ants, how can I stop them?
I have noticed that there are carpenter ants in my garage due to saw dust on the car and I have seen the ants walking up the studs. A have heard that you can make a paste from Borax and sugar and water that will kill them. Has anyone ever tried this? What is the ratio? Anything else I can do to stop them? Thanks Chris
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Tough little rascals. Borax has no effect on Carpenter Ants.
Check this site for some good information.http://www.pestcontrolcanada.com/get...enter_ants.htm
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Old 05/16/07, 08:48 PM
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also check for sources of water. maybe you have leaks somewhere. i have heard that carpenter ants need a source of water nearby. it could mean a leaky roof, etc.
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I have noticed that there are carpenter ants in my garage due to saw dust on the car and I have seen the ants walking up the studs. A have heard that you can make a paste from Borax and sugar and water that will kill them. Has anyone ever tried this? What is the ratio? Anything else I can do to stop them? Thanks Chris
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Hate these things.
Childhood incident (think covered in 'em). I have yet to get over the paralyzing fear they give me. I go organic on dang near everything but when it comes to these, I'll use whatever it takes. Anything. Everything. Cocktail it if I have to. (not advisable)
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Had them inside a used window we bought. terro did the trick...
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Old 05/17/07, 08:38 AM
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Carpenter Ants don't really eat wood; they simply make their nests in soft and/or rotting wood. Sounds like you have a leak somewhere that needs attention. Fix the problem, spray the ants, and no more ants.
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It could also be powder post beetles in addition to ants.

Terro ant killer used to contain strychnine. The ingredient now is boric acid.
Mix 5% with powdered sugar 95% for sweet eating ants. Substitute vegtable oil for grease eating variety.
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cream of wheat works
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I am not sure if it would work in your garage but chicken are wonderful bug getters Carpenter Ants, how can I stop them? - Homesteading Questions
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Old 05/17/07, 10:10 AM
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My chickens don't do ants. Only the ant eggs.
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