Ants can be an annoying and persistent problem in homes.
Ant bombs for attic.
Bug bomb sprays also known as insect foggers appear to be that solution on the surface.
It is important to avoid purposefully putting the bait in the middle of an ant trail or on to the ants themselves.
When ants do this to your attic structures it could significantly compromise its stability and your roof could cave in any.
Bug bombs that are 6 ounces can treat a large room up to 25 by 25 feet according to the environmental protection agency.
I m not a big fan of foggers in the attic.
Pest control bombs otherwise known as total release foggers are devices that release all their contents with aerosol propellants.
Indoor carpenter ant bait you should place bait in areas where carpenter ant activity has been noticed.
A single ant colony could have as many as 50 000 individuals.
Termidor is a non repellent insecticide that works with a delayed reaction amd also has a transfer effect.
To be for sure successful attic treatments are still a challenge for pro or diy alike even with some of the best equipment.
These devices shoot their pesticides upwards then the chemicals spread out to treat an entire room.
Here are just a few of my thoughts and things you might do to make your attic treatment as effective as it can be.
This will make the ants avoid the bait and make the baiting ineffective.
This non staining formula kills ants excluding red imported fire ants and pharaoh ants black carpet beetles brown dog ticks crickets earwigs firebrats fleas palmetto bugs pillbugs rice weevils roaches saw tooth grain beetles silverfish spiders waterbugs and other listed insects.
Bug bombs should not be used in very small spaces such as underneath counters or in small closets.
You just have to start a wasp fogger in the room and close the room so that these wasps can t fly out of the reach of the fogger.
If you have a wasp nest inside your house basement attic storage room or in any closed room then the wasp bomb will be very effective.
Ants could damage your attic in as few as six months.
Bug bombs will kill ants you see but won t get rid of your ant problem.
The biggest reason is simply safety.
Most attics are large enough for fumigants but only when the appropriate size bug bomb is used.
It is tempting to look for a fast solution to get rid of them.
Termidor is the 1 choice for ant control around the home.
Carpenter ants have built a reputation for shaving through wood making holes and tunnels that damage it.