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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: toothfairy on April 10, 2010, 10:57:17 AM

Title: ant killer safe to use
Post by: toothfairy on April 10, 2010, 10:57:17 AM

we have ant issues and was wondering if there was an ant killer-powder/spray etc that is suitable to use around the cats?

TF x

Title: Re: ant killer safe to use
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on April 10, 2010, 11:15:39 AM

We used these when we had a previous ant issue, they are inside plastic boxes so the cats cant get at the poison

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ANT-STOP-BAIT-STATION-DESTROY-ANTS-HOME-OFFICE-GARDEN_W0QQitemZ180482754689QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Weed_Pest_Control_CV?hash=item2a059c4881

I wouldn't risk using anything else  :)

Forgot to say you can get them in B&Q and the likes  :)

Title: Re: ant killer safe to use
Post by: Mark on April 10, 2010, 11:23:24 AM

Definitely not regular ant killer with borax in
"The estimated lethal dose (ingested) for adults is 15-20 grams; less than 5 grams can kill a child or pet. For this reason, borax should not be used around food. More commonly, borax is associated with skin, eye, or respiratory irritation. It is also important to point out that exposure to borax may impair fertility or cause damage to an unborn child." from a proper chemistry site.

I had a look and there are all kinds of tips. One says use a 50/50 mix of water & white vinegar in a spray bottle. One says to use instant grits (ground corn) it says that they eat it and it swells in them and kills them.

Title: Re: ant killer safe to use
Post by: Millys Mum on April 10, 2010, 20:15:10 PM

Lots to try here http://www.thefrugallife.com/ants.html (http://www.thefrugallife.com/ants.html) even without cats its better to repel than kill, i would also be nice and leave some prime ant food further up the garden, an apple or something  :innocent: