Ants

[einahpets]

Summertime always bring icky little black ants into the house. 
They love finding ways of getting inside and I just decided to look up some methods of killing them with out poison.
As I'm scrolling down the 'Wiki How' article on 'How to Kill Ants Without Pesticides'
I came across the 'Finger method' and promptly cracked up.

Finger method

1. 1
   Place finger over ant.
2. 2
   Push finger firmly on ant.
3. 3
   Twist and roll finger so the carcass will stick to said finger.
4. 4
   Repeat if necessary.
5. 5
   Wash hands as squashed ants stink.

I just came across this suggestion in the article and burst out laughing because I had visions of a nasty little grown man/me child doing this as a 'science experiment.'

You can destroy their nests by taking a stake and stabbing it down into their nest. Wiggle it around until you have a fair sized crater. Fill the crater with baking soda about half way up and pour vinegar over it. It is all-natural and will totally destroy the nest. Don't worry about it leaving a crater in the ground, it mostly fills itself in and if it doesn't just kick some dirt over it, plant some grass over it, and you will never be able to tell the difference.

Lol, you know what here's the article.  It's entertaining.

Comments

[dk323.livejournal.com]

LOL at the finger method. I'd use a paper towel instead of getting ant right on my finger. But sometimes you have to be quick about it (not having time to get a paper towel as the ant's moving along). I hope you get your ant problem under control!

[reni-m.livejournal.com]

The article is a true gem. They had a sticky tape method as well.

I just added a bit involving vinegar and backing soda.

[dk323.livejournal.com]

It sounds like it. :P Ha! I saw the vinegar and baking soda addition -- loved the humor there. :p Planting grass over it...it works. *nods*

[reni-m.livejournal.com]

Forgot to add this to my last comment (and I have no idea how to edit comments. I have a suspicion it involves a paid account ... anyway) I'm the queen of killing ants with my fingers. I actually killed 2 today with that method, which prompted this search actually. Ideally I like having a slightly damp paper towel. Damp because the ants stick to it slightly.

[dk323.livejournal.com]

Yeah, editing only comes with paid accounts unfortunately. :(

I usually use a paper towel or my foot. :p But yes, I agree -- wetting the towel helps in getting the ant to stick.