Ant killer recommendation

[MidlandChicks]

Hi everyone, Do you have any recommendations for something that can help get rid of ants in the coop/run that’s safe for chickens? We have a ton of ants in the area. Thanks!

 

[1muttsfan]

The safest thing to use would be a bait that is taken back to the nest by the ants, killing the queen and others there. Baits such as Terro or Raid Baits. The bait packs themselves would need to be secured in an area that the chickens could not reach.

Just to add, ants are a natural environmental component, and seldom cause any difficulties for the hens. They also benefit the environment in many ways, so if they are not actually causing a problems you may consider leaving them alone.

 

[MidlandChicks]

The safest thing to use would be a bait that is taken back to the nest by the ants, killing the queen and others there. Baits such as Terro or Raid Baits. The bait packs themselves would need to be secured in an area that the chickens could not reach.

Just to add, ants are a natural environmental component, and seldom cause any difficulties for the hens. They also benefit the environment in many ways, so if they are not actually causing a problems you may consider leaving them alone.

Thank you so much! You made a good point with them being good unless there’s an issue so we’re going to wait and see how it goes. And if it becomes a problem, we’ll try one of your ideas! Thanks!

 

[PVILLAGO]

I too have ants in the coop and U want them gone. They are crawling all over the floor and I don't like it. Is there a natural remedy I can try? Don't want to do the bait thing.

 

[Weeg]

Isn't that what the chickens are for? Eating the ants?

 

[neo71665]

Yeah, good luck

 

[Perris]

we had ants in the lawn and on the terrace before we got chickens. Now there are very few ants to be found in either; the chickens eat them. I would wait and see, and you now plan to do.

 

[MadGardener]

I also wouldn't worry too much unless they're fire ants. I've had excellent results getting rid of ants in my house with Terro.

Alternatively, many insects are repelled by strong smelling herbs such as peppermint, lemongrass, and rosemary. I used these, and a type of geranium sold as a mosquito plant, at my old house with decent results against mosquitoes. Not sure how well it works with ants.

 

[MidlandChicks]

I’ve been using ground cinnamon but it only works for a few days and then they’re back.

 

[PVILLAGO]

Isn't that what the chickens are for? Eating the ants?

I prefer to let them eat crickets and other stuff. I don't want ants in the coop. I made a 1:1 mixture of water,vinegar and peppermint oil with cinnamon sprinkled around the entrances