Ant Problem

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I have ant problems in my aviary and all arpound the house. Inside and outside.

Where do i get 'diatomaceous earth'? Is there any particular brand name to look for?

I believe it also will stop earwigs in nesting boxes. Is this right?

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MadOzzie wrote:I have ant problems in my aviary and all arpound the house. Inside and outside.

Where do i get 'diatomaceous earth'? Is there any particular brand name to look for?

I believe it also will stop earwigs in nesting boxes. Is this right?

MadOzzie
I bought a small container from the local bird club.. from memory about $7.. It goes a very long way.. The name is Avi Natural from Indruss Productions..
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Its been for sale at the bird sales too ...
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Thanks for your help

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Just read in a recent Thats Life (I think :purplex: ) that a chalk line stops ants. It was a tip by a reader and the Editor tried it and it worked for the ones trying to invade her windowsill.
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Has anyone tried using talcum powder? for some reason I have vague recollections that ants don't like it. The white vinegar spray helped, at least in the short term.
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Talc does work Flap. But for those who want to use something natural. Please remember that Coopex is made from plant phyrintians (spelling) so is almost natural.
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