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Ant Control: Stop ant trails in the house and on the patio for good

When ants march through the kitchen or dig under the patio slabs, you want peace quickly. Here you will find powders and sprays for indoors and outdoors.

Ant Control: Targeted action against ants in house and yard

A single ant is harmless, but where there is one, hundreds soon follow. Ant trails lead into the kitchen, larder or feed room, and under paving stones colonies loosen the sand. With the right ant control you can interrupt these trails. Here you will find ant powder, sprays with an extension tube for cracks and products against other crawling insects such as woodlice.

Powder or spray

Sprinkle ant powder directly onto ant trails, entry holes and joints. The ants walk through it and carry the active ingredient further. The odourless powder is also suitable for indoor use. With a powder duster you can apply it precisely into narrow gaps and cavities. A spray with a long extension tube reaches nests in wall cracks or under patio slabs. For a heavy infestation of crawling pests throughout a room, an automatic fogger can help.

Prevention keeps ants away

Ants come because they find food. Keep sugar, honey and pet food in tightly sealed containers and wipe up crumbs and sticky spills straight away. Clear away or clean dog and cat bowls after feeding. Seal cracks in walls and gaps around doors and windows. That way the ants can no longer find a way in. Only apply powders and sprays where children and pets cannot reach.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get rid of ants in the house for good?
The key is to remove the food source and find the entry point. Follow the ant trail to the crack, treat it with powder and then seal it. That way the problem is solved for more than just a few days.

How do I get rid of ants under patio slabs?
Sprinkle ant powder into the joints where the ants go in and out, or spray directly into them with the extension tube. Repeat the treatment if you see new activity after a few days. Later you can replace loose jointing sand with a firmer material.

Are ants in the garden harmful?
In flower beds and on the lawn, ants are mostly useful because they eat other insects and loosen the soil. They mainly become a nuisance in the house, on the patio and when they farm aphids. So tackle them only where they cause trouble.

Ants in the house and on the patio

It usually starts with a few scouts, and by the next morning a whole column is marching across the worktop to the sugar bowl. Ants follow invisible scent trails that they lay down themselves. That is why wiping away the visible ants does little good in the long run. It is better to follow the trail back to the entry point and tackle it there with ant powder or a spray with an extension tube. Outside on the house wall, patio or stable door, sprinkle the powder into joints and nest entrances. A powder duster also reaches narrow gaps and cavities. At the same time, take away their food: seal stores tightly, keep pet bowls clean and remove crumbs straight away. Keep children and pets away from treated areas and follow the instructions for use carefully.