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Ants in a B

backbencher
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Full timing again in my B, so I'm pretty sure the ants aren't going to make my Roadtrek structurally unsound, but what are they eating? They're not touching my food, not even the banana I leave out every night.

It was stored while I was away on one of Uncle's trips for 11 months, so I'm sure they climbed aboard via the electric cable, so they're Texas ants, but not fire ants. Haven't been bit, and they've apparently survived the very old ant baits I put out years ago.

I'm inclined to leave them alone unless I get bit, or one of y'all points out a good reason to do them in. There's no wemin aboard, so I'm not yet under any obligation to kill them w/ fire.
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doxiemom11
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Google "crazy ants". Not kidding, it's a new ant that is the only predator for fire ants. They are small, do not eat sweets and stuff like others ants and are a pain to get rid of. They are invading areas of the US and Texas is one place where they are. Lots of info online.

backbencher
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I've not seen the ants since, so maybe that little bit of Terro that spilled everywhere did the trick.

camperpaul
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One or two drops on a piece of blotting paper won't make a mess.

See: Youtube Video.
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backbencher
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OK - Terro is NOT for use in B's. We drive B's. Terro spills all over the place & is sticky as all get out. Maybe for use in RV's that are parked long term, but the point of a B is to drive - a lot. Terro has to sit very, very still.

backbencher
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I have put out the Terro, we'll see how that does. Happy surprise - this Wal-Mart has .22" LR in stock.

Sinnettc
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Terro should work on the little guys. Spotted some ants in the external access to the refer burner in our new to us TT. I'll probably put some terro in there when I go down to clean out the burner.

We have problems with them in our mfg home periodically. Tempted to throw a couple bombs underneath once the weather dries out in the spring in hopes that I'll get the "wanderers" that I can't quite figure out where they come from.
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rrupert
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backbencher wrote:
Hondavalk wrote:
use this inside


Will that stuff spill as I drive? Not many liquids stay in containers w/o lids as I drive.


Terro is a syrup type substance. If you get it in the little containers it should stay in place. You can also get it in a small bottle and you put a couple drops on a piece of cardboard an place it in spots where they are running. It's like thick pancake syrup. Wally World sells it.
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backbencher
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rrupert wrote:
Hondavalk wrote:
use this inside


I agree on the Terro, we have used it very successfully many times. It works very well but maybe not for everything. If you could give a description of the ants we may be able to help select the best product for you.


They're small, fast, black ants. If they're eating the wood, I agree, I have to get rid of them. If they're just eating all the debris & mold out of my drains and nooks & crannies, I don't have anything against 'em. They're not touching my food, which is why I'm curious.

backbencher
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Hondavalk wrote:
use this inside


Will that stuff spill as I drive? Not many liquids stay in containers w/o lids as I drive.

Tom_N
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50% Borax 50% powdered sugar

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bob_nestor
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My maternal grandmother used to sprinkle red pepper around her cabinets and countertops. She claimed it kept the ants away. Don't know if it really works, but if it does it's a nice safe alternative to toxic chemicals.

RoyB
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I noticed the ants are moving aorund already here in mid february. Its cold outside too...

Noticed some small ants on the kitchen sink in the house yesterday...

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doxiemom11
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We spray "Home Defense" whenever we arrive at a new site. All around outside, on the ground around our patio rug etc. It helps with other bugs too(spiders, fleas, tics) and seems to help with mosquitos as long as you don't venture out away from the rig into grass and weeds.

TDiddy51
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I had carpenter ants one spring after leaving my 5'er plugged in over the winter. I had to move everything out of the camper and bomb it 3 times to totally eradicate the darn things. Good luck!!!