There are several ways to exterminate them

Most ants don’t have wings, but during the mating season it’s entirely possible that you’ll see many flying ants swarming around. They aren’t dangerous, but many people perceive them as scary or gross. This is how to get rid of them!

There are several ways to ban them from your home.

Anthill

If you see many flying ants in and around your home, chances are there’s an anthill in your garden or at least close to your home. Flying ants will invade your home through open doors and windows. The anthill is most likely located outside, but ants can also build a nest inside, usually in a crawlspace. During the mating season of the ant at the end of July and the beginning of August, there’s a large chance to see flying ants. They aren’t dangerous, but many people are grossed out by them and would rather get rid of them.

Prevent flying ants

The best way to prevent any disturbance from flying ants is to get rid of the possible anthill in your garden. Keep your windows and doors closed or use a screen door to prevent the bugs from getting in. Since flying ants are looking for food, it’s wise to cover your food and make sure your garbage can is closed off. Wash your dishes immediately instead of leaving them out on the counter. It also might be wise to close small holes and gaps in your house with a sealant.

If you want to prevent flying ants buzzing around your house it’s important to make your house as unattractive to ants as possible. Follow the tips on the previous page and exterminate the insects by using one of the following methods.

Exterminate

• Ants hate copper, as well as coffee grounds, onions, garlic and black pepper. You can try placing these foods close to where you think the ants are hiding. You’ll see that they will quickly find a new place to hide, far away from the smelly foods.
• This one isn’t very animal friendly (or friendly in general), but it does work. Boil some water and pour it onto the anthill. That’ll get rid of them.
• Mix some honey or syrup with yeast. The ants will take bits of the syrup and eat it in their nest. The yeast will expand in their bellies, which will cause them to die.
• Most insects hate the smell of lavender, nettle and rosemary. Try planting these in your garden to eliminate insects.
• There are many solutions sold in bigger supermarkets and pet stores to exterminate ants. If all else fails, you might resort to those.

Source: Dier en Natuur  | Image: Flickr, Charles Lam Flying Ant license CC BY-SA 2.0