ants!

bower · April 29, 2016

Sounds like there's a nest right in the bed. Drown em out is one way to get them to leave. Ants don't like water a bit, it will ruin their hotel. That's why they're running out and biting when you water. But you need to water a lot, really soak it, to make it unfit for them.

Hot water is another thing, that will kill some of the young they're protecting, and no more reason to stay with the nest.

Another thing is to till it. That will destroy the ant galleries below. You may see them running away carrying the little ones to a new site.

I have heard that they can't stand molasses. But haven't tried it myself.

April 29, 2016	#1
bower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 6,794	Sounds like there's a nest right in the bed. Drown em out is one way to get them to leave. Ants don't like water a bit, it will ruin their hotel. That's why they're running out and biting when you water. But you need to water a lot, really soak it, to make it unfit for them. Hot water is another thing, that will kill some of the young they're protecting, and no more reason to stay with the nest. Another thing is to till it. That will destroy the ant galleries below. You may see them running away carrying the little ones to a new site. I have heard that they can't stand molasses. But haven't tried it myself.