Carpenters in East Windsor, CT

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Controls To control carpenter ants, the parent and satellite colonies must be destroyed or the ants will reappear in a few days or weeks. Products that are not toxic to mammals are preferred for use by homeowners in and around the home. For example, dust formulations of boric acid have low toxicity and may be blown into nests and cavities to kill the ants. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the satellite colony can be eliminated without the help of a professional pest management company. If you are using any of the dusts, sprays or powders labeled for use with carpenter ants, read and follow the directions and safety precautions.

Thus, here are trusted advice on how to how to get rid of carpenter ants: Boric Acid. To make a pests killing mixture you will need 1 tbsp of boric acid (it is commonly sold as borax), 1 tsp of sugar, peanut butter or honey and 4 ounces of water. Mix these ingredients and spread the solution in areas where the bugs were spotted. The sweet ingredient will attract, while the borax will poison ants. Vinegar. Vinegar repellents are also an effective way to fight with annoying bugs. It is very acidic and ants usually try to avoid it. Mix water and vinegar in 50-50 ratio and then add 1 tbsp of eucalyptus or peppermint oil (you can also add cinnamon, garlic powder or pepper to make the solution more effective). Spray the prepared mixtures onto Read more: http://pestkill.org/ants/carpenter/