176020 569 House & Garden General House & Home Household Pests true Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:02:48 -0700 /system/videos/5/20/60/17/176020.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, house, home, household How To Get Rid Of Ants http://www.howcast.com/videos/176020-How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Ants http://www.howcast.com/videos/176020-How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Ants/edit approved 172 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=176020"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=176020" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 6 silence http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/Picture_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 12192 false false false 68236 1 23 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/23.jpg Figure out what kind of ants you have.

]]> 68232 2 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/35.jpg If you spot some ants, don’t panic and immediately kill all the ones you see.

]]> 68229 3 47 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/47.jpg If possible, locate the ants’ nests in and around your house.

]]> 68226 4 53 Tip Carpenter ants nest in wood, pharaoh ants nest anywhere, pyramid ants nest in soil, and pavement ants nest beneath things outdoors.

]]> 68237 5 66 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/66.jpg One chemical-free way of eliminating ants is to pour a kettle full of boiling water on the nest.

]]> 68225 6 79 Tip You might have to pour the boiling water on the nest a few times.

]]> 68238 7 85 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/85.jpg There are various chemical powders or sprays you can use to kill the ants in the nest.

]]> 68227 8 93 Warning Warning: Always use extreme caution when using insecticides, and follow the directions on the label.

]]> 68240 9 100 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/100.jpg After you’ve eliminated the nest, you can use a sponge and some soapy water to wipe away remaining ants and their scent trails.

]]> 68234 10 109 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/109.jpg You can also try placing baited ant traps along the ant trails and near the nest.

]]> 68233 11 116 Tip Try different baits until you find one that works.

]]> 68235 12 120 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/120.jpg To keep ants from returning, keep your home clean and sanitized. Your countertops may look clean, but even if you can’t see any dirt or crumbs, teeny tiny bits of food might be there—turning your home into an ant cafeteria.

]]> 68239 13 135 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/135.jpg Keep ants out by making sure your home is well sealed. Check doors, windows, wood surfaces, and exterior walls for spots the critters can get in.

]]> 68231 14 147 Tip Seal your house with a sealant, not caulking.

]]> 68230 15 151 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/176020/151.jpg Be on the lookout for water damage. If water causes wood to rot, this can attract carpenter ants.

]]> 68228 16 165 Fact Ants can carry over 25 times their weight.

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