What Should I Do About Flying Ants?

Having a flying ant problem is not only unsightly, but it can also be dangerous. They can cause damage to insulation and drywall. Fortunately, there are ways to eliminate them.

You can also prevent ants from entering your home by sealing cracks in walls, floors and baseboards. You can do this with caulk or with duct tape. You can also purchase commercial sticky traps that will keep flying ants from entering your home. You can also make your own traps.

You can also spray natural pesticides that will help you eliminate flying ants. These pesticides are safe to use on children and pets. These can be found at a local hardware store.

You can also use boric acid powder to repel flying ants. You can purchase this from a local hardware store or online. You can also mix boric acid powder with water and vinegar to create a solution. You can then spray this solution on the ants’ nest.

If you are looking for a more permanent solution to your flying ant problem, you can use a bait trap. You can also make your own sticky tape trap with duct tape or honey.

You can also place a basin of water under the swarm to provide a light source. If you are able to lift the basin under the swarm, the ants will be unable to get back out.

You can also make a paste out of sugar and borax. This is a good bait that will draw the ants to it. They will take it back to the colony.