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6/8/2014 7:18:52 PM EDT
I live in a newer build in west valley . Had ants in my kitchen yesterday and found out they were coming in from a crack behind the stove . I caulked up the crack on the outside and cleaned everything up inside  and it seemed to work.

Outside the house is a different problem . I have gravel backyard and on the side of the house where they were coming in  , I'll kick the rocks in random spots and see ants flee like crazy . How the heck do I find the hill under gravel ??? I got a bag of Terro granules and spread some around. I'll wait and see how that works .

Any other ideas ?
6/8/2014 7:24:42 PM EDT
[#1]
The granules should knock them down, but I'd do a perimeter spray of the house and property/fenceline.

I use a product called "CyKick" for outside, and "suspend SC" for interior.  Setting baits out as well can help locate a nest for spot spraying.

(ETA- Just checked, and the current indoor product is "Suspend Polyzone", not SC. Still seems to work as well)
6/8/2014 11:48:48 PM EDT
[#2]
terro gel is the only thing all those fuckers love to eat that kills the colony.  works every time.  the swarm the stuff and in a few days they are completely gone. colony dead.




6/9/2014 4:34:33 AM EDT
[#3]
I used the terro liquid stuff inside. worked pretty well with attraction but since I blocked access off back to their nest, im not sure how effective it was.
6/9/2014 6:37:30 AM EDT
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I used the terro liquid stuff inside. worked pretty well with attraction but since I blocked access off back to their nest, im not sure how effective it was.
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I always put aome outside whenever I notice ants out there. Kill em befire they get in.

 
6/9/2014 8:21:36 AM EDT
[#5]
You didn't mention if they were the big or small ants. Dehydrated grits for big ants takes care of them without the use of pesticides.
6/9/2014 2:54:42 PM EDT
[#6]
Amdro is the most effective ant bait out there. Get a 1 pound bottle and it will last years. Use it around the perimeter of your yard and treat mounds with a half a teaspoon or so and they are gone.  Works better if your neighbors will let you do their yard too.
6/9/2014 6:00:33 PM EDT
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Amdro is the most effective ant bait out there. Get a 1 pound bottle and it will last years. Use it around the perimeter of your yard and treat mounds with a half a teaspoon or so and they are gone.  Works better if your neighbors will let you do their yard too.
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Amdro is the way to go, they'll pick it up and carry into the colony.
Kills the queen which is your primary target.
6/9/2014 6:47:16 PM EDT
[#8]
thanks for all the replies! so far I think my tactics are working!

no more ants inside and i see a few outside. hopefully this weekend when I have time, ill scout the backyard for any signs and spread some more bait