How to Get Rid of Ants in Carpet
WouterDuring the winter months, ants are looking for a warm place to live. Ants prefer dark, moist, and warm environments. They can make nests in cracks or hollow structures in your home. Ant colonies can also be found underneath your carpet.
Carpet ants usually live along walls and floor cracks. When you see ants in the carpet, they’re probably coming out of a crack in the wall or floor and searching for food.
When you have ants in your carpet, there are several ways to get rid of them. One way is to remove the carpet and clean the area. Another way is to use a natural ant killer. You can use ant baits, but they are not always effective.
An alternative to ant baits is to use an insecticide dust. These dusts work by penetrating the gaps on the floor and killing ants after scattering. However, they have a residual toxicity, so they must be vacuumed up.
If you don’t want to use an insecticide, you can also try using baking soda. The baking soda will kill the ants. However, it also works as an insecticide, so you may want to cover the entire area with it.
Another way to kill ants is to use borax. You can sprinkle the borax on the carpet or blow it into the cracks. However, it will take a day or two for the borax to work.
Another natural ant killer is Diatomaceous Earth. It is a very effective natural ant killer that is non-toxic. It works by killing ants and their eggs. However, it may damage some artificial fibers.
