DIY Fix: How I Got Rid of Small Black Ants in My Bathroom, Kitchen, and Office
I dealt with a small black ant problem across three different spaces my kitchen, bathroom, and home office. Rather than call pest control right away, I tried a DIY approach that actually worked better than I expected. Here’s what I did: Track the Ant Trails Followed the ants in the evening when they were most active. Found entry points around the bathroom window frame, behind kitchen appliances, and near electrical outlets in the office. Deep Clean and Remove Attractants Wiped down every surface with degreaser, not just vinegar. Cleaned behind the fridge, under the microwave, and inside the bathroom vanity. Turns out they were finding tiny sugar or soap residue and even toothpaste! Set Ant Baits Used liquid bait traps. Placed them near trails kitchen counter, baseboards, and behind the toilet. Don’t kill them on sight let them take the bait back to the colony. Seal Entry Points Used clear silicone caulk to seal visible cracks near windows, floorboards, and pipe entries. Also patched a small gap behind a wall plate. Prevention Light sprinkle of Diatomaceous Earth along baseboards and outside perimeter. Moved food to sealed containers and keep pet food dishes on plastic trays now. Took 3 to 4 days to see major improvement. After 2 weeks: completely ant-free in all three rooms. It’s a super annoying problem, but totally solvable with a bit of patience and elbow grease. Happy to answer questions or hear how others have tackled similar infestations! submitted by /u/Tricky-Bite5281 [link] [comments]
I dealt with a small black ant problem across three different spaces my kitchen, bathroom, and home office. Rather than call pest control right away, I tried a DIY approach that actually worked better than I expected. Here’s what I did:
Track the Ant Trails Followed the ants in the evening when they were most active. Found entry points around the bathroom window frame, behind kitchen appliances, and near electrical outlets in the office. Deep Clean and Remove Attractants Wiped down every surface with degreaser, not just vinegar. Cleaned behind the fridge, under the microwave, and inside the bathroom vanity. Turns out they were finding tiny sugar or soap residue and even toothpaste! Set Ant Baits Used liquid bait traps. Placed them near trails kitchen counter, baseboards, and behind the toilet. Don’t kill them on sight let them take the bait back to the colony. Seal Entry Points Used clear silicone caulk to seal visible cracks near windows, floorboards, and pipe entries. Also patched a small gap behind a wall plate. Prevention Light sprinkle of Diatomaceous Earth along baseboards and outside perimeter. Moved food to sealed containers and keep pet food dishes on plastic trays now.
Took 3 to 4 days to see major improvement. After 2 weeks: completely ant-free in all three rooms. It’s a super annoying problem, but totally solvable with a bit of patience and elbow grease. Happy to answer questions or hear how others have tackled similar infestations!
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