Yep I said it. ANTS!!!
Right now I feel liket this is the only way I can express what I am feeling
I keep a very clean house. I know that when my kids come home it goes to crap. I know that after a long day it gets cluttered. I know that I have to do my dishes every night so I don't get bugs. I know, I know, I know. And I follow those rules to the letter.
So what the crap is going on in my house right now??? Oh nothing but some freaking ants trying to set up shop in MY HOUSE!!!!!
So it all started a few days ago. We found some in the kids' bathroom. We sprayed, cleaned them up. Had the talk with the kids about leaving candy wrappers around. yadda yadda
Then two days later they are making home in my kitchen 6am I might add that we are cleaning and spraying them up. Now I am getting a little frustrated. but I can't find the source of where they are coming from.
Next day. Find them in the pantry on the floor. Piece of dog food left out. Okay nothing on the floor. Got it.
Next day on my counter tops. Spray mop clean again. See a pattern??? I am pissed now. Because every time I find them, I spray the whole kitchen and think I got em!
Next day, in the laundry room eating cat food. AAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGG!
Next day, underneath and in the cabinets. Yep all my small appiances now gone! waffle maker, snadwich maker, bread maker, all gone because I don't trust the poison to not be safe on those things.
Today!, Under my sink in the kitchen (where the ant spray is!) in the dishwasher seal, and in my bathroom! What the freaking crap?!!!! All I can think of is in the bathroom maybe some were on me and they got transferred. I don't know! I feel like I have poisoned my whole house and they are just moving from place to place. I can't find the source either.
There are no trails! Just pockets of ants, ants, ants. I emailed the landlord and asked for an exterminator. Do they pay for that or us? I don't know. I am waiting for them to tell us that we are dirty or something!
Anyone who knows me, knows that a dirty house is not what I keep. I am so anal about it! So what can I do? I just feel like I have been so violated! I don't want people to think I am dirty. I do my homemaker duties to the fullest. So why oh why is this happening?
Some people have said that it is the time of year. It is getting cooler so they are moving to warmer places. But I haven't ever had that problem in the past! Why oh why is this happening?
7 years ago
3 comments:
You know, an exterminator told me once when we had ants in our bathroom, (the girls bathroom that has no windows and is pretty much in the dead center of the house) that they travel through electrical outlets. Don't know how they safely do that . . . but that's what he said. You need an exterminator, and I'm pretty sure it's something you can legally demand from your home owners- because it's unsanitary and unsafe to have bugs in your house. They can say all the mean things they want, but they still have to do it. A quick inspection of your home by the exterminator would determine that you're not doing things to attract them. Bugs make the house dangerous for you and your family, especially your baby. The home owners ignoring this very urgent issue make grounds for sueing, and legally leaving the house with a full contract. Bring up some of those nasty words, and you'll see quick action I bet. Unfortunately, sometimes to get what you want in life, you have to be a little nasty. We all have to do it. That's why they say don't conduct business with church members or friends! Love ya, good luck- you know where to go if you need an escape!
We once had flying ants. There would suddenly be a swarm of them on the carpet, disgusting! I got some ant baits and put them outside near where we found them and it cleared right up! It was one of those where the ants take the bait and bring it back to the nest where it kills them all off. So sorry! It can be so frustrating! I'm sorry you're throwing away appliances now!
Did you know I've been stalking your blog? hehe!
Love,
Christine Garrison
Sometimes bugs just take over. It has nothing to do with the state of your home. They set up shop where they feel like it and they can be attracted to the smallest amount of residue left on any surface. Their Ants! At least their not Cockroaches.That is where I would be freak'n out.
Those bait traps should work. But use some vinagar water to wipe down sinks and counters to make sure you didn't leave any sort of residue trail. I know it's frustrating.Good luck with the battle. And welcome to Florida.
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