How to Use Ant Traps For Carpenter Ants
WouterUsing ant traps for carpenter ants may not be the most effective method. The first step is to know what kind of ant you have. If the ant is inside your house, you need to get rid of the ant nest. If it is outside, you will need to remove the nest and its food sources.
If you’re looking for a more effective method, you can use baits. These baits work by enticing the ants to take the bait back to the nest.
You can use these baits in an indoor setting, or you can spray them outdoors. The best baits to use on carpenter ants are those that combine chemicals with poison. The chemicals mimic pheromones. This lures the ants to come to the bait, and then take the poison back to the nest.
Another method of baiting is to use granular bait pellets. These pellets can be tossed around the hot spots of the carpenter ant nest. However, they are expensive.
You can also make your own baits, but these may not work as well. If you’re having trouble getting ants to take the bait back to the colony, you should try switching to a protein-based bait.
You can also mix powdered sugar with boric acid. Boric acid is one of the least toxic insect baits. This allows you to make a highly palatable bait that will attract ants. Boric acid is easily available at your local garden store.
