On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 20:16:12 GMT, "Diana Kulaga"
wrote:

Bob & Sue, I hesitate to use the borax cure because our cat goes out into
the lanai.

The guy from Terminix is the one who identified the type of ant they are. He
also told me they apparently "jumped" I-95 and are now east of it, where we
are. All his customers have 'em. I mean, we're in FL; there are going to be
ants. But I've never seen it this bad, and now I'm getting a few in the
house, which I cannot abide. If Terminix can't keep them under control (we
also have Chemlawn do the yard), then I'll find a company which can. Enough,
already.

How about a DE barrier on the outside perimeter? It seems like the rains we
get would just wash it away. Maybe the candle wax/borax idea, but outside,
would be better.

Diana


the 'tablets' you make are not going to move. Put them up in the
pots with ants and out of the cat's path. Some ants must be high
enough. Or in a home made ant trap. Something the ants can go
into but the cat will not bother or can not get into. Pop bottle
on it's side with the borax inside.. small holes on floor side,
not large enough for cat to play in. Ants don't need much travel
space.
SuE
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