If a red ant has been spotted in a house or apartment, one should not immediately panic. It is possible that he accidentally got into the room where you live. But if he brought a few more of his comrades with him, then you need to start a fight with them, otherwise such guests can do a lot of harm.
Possible problems
Usually red (or red) ants live in large colonies. And if only a few pieces were noticed in the house, then gradually their number will increase. The colony consists of a female and working ants. The uterus never leaves its nest, because its main task is to produce new offspring. One colony can number several million individuals. After all, they multiply with incredible speed. As a result, new pest colonies can quickly populate the entire apartment. Therefore, the fight against them should begin at the initial stages of the growth of their family. In addition, they can settle not only in one apartment, but also with neighbors. After all, insects are small in size, as a result of which they easily penetrate into adjacent apartments through cracks, holes, cracks. On their paws they carry not only dirt, but also various bacteria that can cause certain diseases.
What if ants appeared?
Probably one of the most harmful and dangerous insects is red ants. How to get rid of them, not everyone knows. The main thing to do if they appear is to find the nest in which the uterus is hiding. It should be completely destroyed, otherwise the queen will produce a huge number of ants at a rapid pace. But this is already in the event that an entire colony was formed by insects. You must understand that the period of development of ants is 40 days, so during this time you need to have time to take all the necessary measures. Even if there are no pests in your apartment yet, but they have already appeared in your neighbors, you must be prepared to fight them. In attempts to kill uninvited guests, it is useless to use insecticides, with which they get rid of fleas and cockroaches. Even if the working individuals die, the uterus will still remain alive, and the process of reproduction of insects will continue.
How to defeat pests?
If it was decided to independently fight ants, that is, without the help of special services, then it is necessary to unite with other residents of the house. Otherwise, insects will appear again and again, no matter what measures are taken. As noted above, red ants are highly fertile, therefore, most likely, they have already managed to settle in other apartments. This is especially true for high-rise buildings. Together, it is easier to find an ant nest. Moreover, there may be several of them in the same house.
Destruction methods
So how to get rid of red ants? Yes, it's easy if you know the right ways to deal with them. There are a huge number of options that vary in speed, cost, efficiency. Consider several ways to get rid of pests:
- Call a special team. This option guarantees 100% success. Although its implementation will require large costs.
- Buying aerosols that kill insects. Of course, it will be cheaper, but you will have to independently look for places in which red ants accumulate.
- Pencils from ants. Typically, such funds are not highly effective. The insect strip is scared away by a strip drawn in chalk, but its effect passes after a few days. And then you can observe another influx of pests.
- Traps. You can buy them in specialized stores.
- Folk remedies. Such options practically do not require costs, while some of them are quite effective. So, for example, you can take a flat plate and put in it a spoon of jam in the center. Then you should fill it with sunflower oil. The ants are attracted to the smell of sweets, so they will try to get to the tasty one. However, most of them will be sinking in oil.
Dry bait for fighting
Red ants in an apartment is a problem that many face. Some are scared away by their appearance, others are afraid of bites. One way or another, these insects are very harmful. After all, along with bites, they carry a variety of diseases, which sometimes prove fatal.
If there is no money to buy expensive insecticides, you can make them yourself. It’s best to make dry mixes that ants will drag into their nests. Thus, most of the insects will be affected. To make such poison yourself, you will need to buy boric acid and sugar. Mix them in equal quantities. After this, you should scatter the mixture in the corners of the apartment. Red ants die after contact with boric acid. This should take 2-3 days. The procedure can be repeated until the pests completely disappear.