Home Defence Ant Stop! Ant & Ant Nest Killer Granules 300g

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An insecticide that contains bifenthrin, permethrin or deltamethrin is one way how to get rid of ants.This is a type of organic natural insecticide made of diatoms - an algae species common in open water. When I tested this powder, I found that it was a very effective barrier and the ants wouldn’t cross it, the ones that did died quickly. That doesn’t mean you have to have them in your garden if you don’t want to, it’s just to get across that there’s nothing particularly unusual about having ants in your garden.

In the majority of cases, colonies will consist of just a few dozen predatory ants, although they can form colonies in which millions of ants exist. The bait stations must be kept dry, so they need to be covered with a tile or brick for outside use. Ants are not likely to cross lines of chalk, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, curry powder, or baby powder.Rather than poison the pests, Nemasys’ unique formulation harmlessly irritates ants to the degree that they abandon the nest and move away to a different area. Ant Killer Bait Station is the advanced and environmentally respectful way to eliminate ant infestations at their source. Imidasect ant gel is a highly effective formulation to attract and control Pharoah Ants, Argentine and Black ants. When diluted in water and applied to an ant nest, the ant killer granules will penetrate deep within the nest, killing all the ants, including the ones that do not have access to the surface. Though subsoil ant activity is a good thing in general, when it is below or beside delicate roots, it can disturb them and affect their uptake of soil nutrients.

To get rid of your ant infestation problem you need to destroy the source of the nest, other products that do not contain a bait only kill or repel visible ants that are out looking for food. Please note that ant killer granules do not affect mammals, but they will harm amphibians, so it's not advisable to use them near ponds. Pour the solution on ant nest and trails, and also into gaps between tiles on patios, paths and other outdoor areas. I’ve found through various tests and uses that it’s ideal for boundaries and external areas, I don’t think it’s good for indoor spaces if you have children and pets. Ant nest killer with highly targeted bait station for control of ants without affecting other wildlife.

I’ve previously used nematodes on slugs, ants and lawn grubs in my own garden and also for clients and the results have been excellent.

If ants are still building mounds after six weeks, treat the lawn again (the insecticide works for up to six weeks).Colin is a Horticulturist and Horticultural Consultant with experience in a range of practical and managerial roles across heritage, commercial and public horticulture. The powder is ideally suited for application to areas where a spray wouldn’t be suitable, such as areas in close proximity to electrical appliances and power sockets.