To kill off ants in the house especially sugar ants and flying ants make a thick paste with boric acid and honey.
What can you put on your carpets to kill ants.
The only way to really get rid of ants is to go to the source the queen.
Do this in the evening so that you can leave the boric acid powder in overnight.
Boric acid in a small bowl.
If you can t don t kill her then all you ve done is put a band aide on this problem.
For a longer more effective treatment you ll need to kill their colony.
One of the best ways to get rid of ants under your carpet is to sprinkle boric acid powder all over your carpet.
Since ants seem to find the smell of pepper irritating you can try black or red cayenne pepper as an ant deterrent.
Crush any larger particulates so it settles into your carpet.
You can treat your carpet but it will only be a termporary fix.
Ants know to avoid pure baking soda so you can sprinkle it around doorways window sills and other entry points to keep them out of your home.
Let it sit for a few days and then vacuum it up.
It might smell acidic but when the vinegar solution dries up it goes away but still remain effective in getting rid of carpet ants.
Although i agree 100 with bj that gas kills them i do not suggest gas.
This remedy to ant infestation is completely natural and safe.
Mix 1 part vinegar to 3 parts of water in a spray bottle and spray away.
If you ve noticed ants on your carpet or rug sprinkle some de on the area to kill any ants on or hidden in the fibers.
Smear some of the natural ant bait on a piece of cardboard and leave in strategic places around your home where you see the ants.
It s just too dangerous.
Honey and 2 tbsp.
Make sure it really gets in there and all around.
If you have an excess of ants or if they re protecting aphids you might want to try de as a natural ant killer for garden use.
Be careful not to soak the carpet wet a little spritz goes a long way.