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Pest control question

Last summer we had a heck of a time with ants. It was absolute torture. Our HOA failed to communicate with us as to what we could and couldn't do, so we suffered all through it. Not this year! HOA finally gave me a clear answer: they spray outside, we take care of the inside.

So my question is, is it ok to have the exterminator spray the inside of my house, given my "delicate condition"? What about effects on my cats? I know they would be able to answer these questions for me, but you ladies aren't trying to get my business!

Seriously, I don't think I can survive another Summer swarmed with ants!

TIA

Re: Pest control question

  • I don't know about what's safe for you to use inside as far as pesticides go, but we've always used peppermint oil and it works for us. The ants hate it.
  • We tried cinnamon last year because they hate that too. But these ants were STUBBORN. We would find them everywhere, in places you wouldn't expect: my closet, the living room ceiling, the headboard of our bed, etc. It's so severe  which is why I am looking into a pro service. Maybe the Orkin man can save us.

    Thanks for the suggestion!

  • imageDarbyKat:

    We tried cinnamon last year because they hate that too. But these ants were STUBBORN. We would find them everywhere, in places you wouldn't expect: my closet, the living room ceiling, the headboard of our bed, etc. It's so severe  which is why I am looking into a pro service. Maybe the Orkin man can save us.

    Thanks for the suggestion!

    I used Orkin for our ant problem and ended up signing up for their every other month service. I didn't really try natural methods though, I went from traps to Orkin. 

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