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Ant Conundrum #874642

Asked June 25, 2024, 1:34 PM EDT

We have ants inside our house. They like our peanut butter NOT sugar.

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

There are the so called grease ant and Terro has bait.
All the wet weather does sometimes drive them indoors as they look for somewhere damp or dry and not soaking wet.
https://extension.umn.edu/insects-infest-homes/ants
https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/pest-control/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-in-the-house-a<personal data hidden>/
https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/lawn-pests/ant-control/
https://www.usatoday.com/money/homefront/pest-control/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-in-kitchen/

Evelyn Locke, MN Master Gardener, Tree Care Advisor, Volunteer Replied June 25, 2024, 9:19 PM EDT

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