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Ant Problem - Exterminator Recommendations?

We've had an ongoing ant problem for the past few months, and have been using various traps to keep them somewhat at bay. Recently, however, they seem to be much more active, particularly in the bathroom, and while the traps are working, they're not really eliminating the problem. It seems like it might be time to call pest control. Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable, affordable exterminator in Seattle?

I should mention that these are NOT carpenter ants. Just sugar ants (possibly moisture).

j_lee asked in House & Home about 1 year ago | Report

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  • Tomato_small
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    Not an answer to your question, but a suggestion to keep them at bay: Sprinkle cinnamon at the ants' point of entry, a nice thick line of it. We've had much success with keeping ants out of our house by blocking their way with cinnamon. They won't cross the cinnamon, for mysterious unknown reasons (I assume it stings their feet, or interferes with their secretion of the goo that helps them communicate with other ants.

    Luckier answered in House & Home about 1 year ago | Report
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    Mr. Griffin and I had a ton of ants and earwigs around and in our house, but using this product around the outside of the house and in the basement around the foundation got rid of a lot of them. Also, it's cheap and safe to be around within 1 hour of application and drying. Worth a shot at least.

    Griffin answered in House & Home about 1 year ago | Report
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