Ants

[aboeck3]

does anyone have a good prevention method for keeping ants out of the coach? I am in central Florida now and we are just starting to see a few ants in the coach.
Thanks

[J-Rooster]

I agree with Ronnie's post on using Boric Acid! Also use warm soapy water when you see ants using a trail! Ants leave a residue when they walk and they use this residue trail to find there way back to the nest. Soapy water eliminates the residue trail!

[chucl66]

Use Old Dutch, scouring power or any other. sprinkle around tires.
worked well for me.

Chuck

[kjbkjb]

Here is a formula for preventing ants that I found on a forum (maybe this one) several years ago. I can’t say for certain if it works but I can say I use it and have never had an ant issue. It is non-toxic and actually has a pleasant fragrance which might be why ants don’t like it. I apply it to the power cord at the point where it leaves the ground with a standard trigger 32 ounce spray bottle.

• 1 bottle pure mint extract from the spice section
• ¼ cup rubbing alcohol
• Couple squirts dish soap for adherence
• Fill with water
• Safe inside and outside

[wendaustin]

aboeck3 wrote:
does anyone have a good prevention method for keeping ants out of the coach? I am in central Florida now and we are just starting to see a few ants in the coach.
Thanks

There are many home remedies that works on ants. For example, keeping home clean and free of sustenance morsels. Furthermore, fixing all the gaps of their entrance. However, these solutions can temporary.
Besides, ants are an extremely adaptive species and are very persistent in getting what they want.Hence, a professional pest exterminator like exterminator nyc is must in getting rid of them.

[Murphsmom]

I used cornmeal on a persistent ant hill last year. So far this year, none have come back. They sure did scurry around to haul all that cornmeal back to their hideout under the flagstone patio.

[T-Karma]

1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water, spray the trails where you see the ants. Also great for general cleaning and safe for all.

[DutchmenSport]

Here's some links. Previous poster got me to thinking, what's been said about molasses already?

First link

Link 2

Link 3

have fun!

[Kemahsabe]

Hondavalk wrote:
IMO best stuff around
Clicky

X2. This is borax and (probably) sugar, and it works! You can get it at Lowe's, Home Depot, Walgreens, Walmart, etc.

[Gonzo42]

You can spread a powder such as baking powder around your tires and anything else that provides a path. This won't kill anything but it will discourage them from coming in as they won't cross the powder. This is inexpensive and pet friendly and works well if you are not at that location for a long time.



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[Hondavalk]

IMO best stuff around
Clicky

[workhardplayha1]

Just remember when you bait you will draw them into the RV. If they are not inside don't bring them in.
Never heard of the molasses trick. I don't know if I can buy the dried molasses. I should be able to buy a jar of wet and put it in the dehydrator right?

[powderman426]

I got them one year while in Fla. I think they may have gotten in by dropping from a tree as I saw no signs on the ground. What worked for me was Boraxo soap. I even had them in the ceiling and had to drill a small hole in the closet so I could spray it into the area using a ear syringe. No more ants. You can also sprinkle some in areas where they will track through it and carry it back to the nest. Also safe to use.

[rgatijnet1]

A mixture of sugar and boric acid(easily bought at any pharmacy) dissolved in hot water, and then put in little cups or bottle caps around the areas of the coach that has a problem. This will kill all of the ants and they will carry it back to the queen to kill the entire colony.
Since we keep the small bait cups in our coach, we do not have a problem with ants at all. This works for the black, red, and fire ants.
This also kills other insects but since you are asking about ants.......

[K_Charles]

If you leave FL you might not have an ant problem, if you stay in FL you my always have an ant problem.