View Full Version : Ants in my pavers - aaarrrgghhhhhhh
Smiley Guy
17th January 2007, 06:28 PM
Had a paving job done a few months ago. The job is fine but now I have ants digging out the sand (and in a couple of spots the fine roadbase).
I have started using Mortein And Sand and filling in the gaps where sand has been removed and putting sand back in on top. It says I should do this every couple of months!
Does anybody know of effective ways to keep ants out? Somebody mentioned petrol or kerosene once.
I know if I leave them for too long, water will get in and move my pavers.
ozwinner
17th January 2007, 06:44 PM
I know if I leave them for too long, water will get in and move my pavers.
Just how big are these ants? :o
Al :o:o:o
Bleedin Thumb
17th January 2007, 06:44 PM
There are a few products that you can use to "lock up the sand" between the pavers these may work - don't know.
I do know that they are a right royal once you have them. I recommmend that in places where there is an an t problem you lay the pavers on a sand/cement mix which stops them ....bit late for you sorry.
Give Tom from Paving Plus a call he should know 94841855
Smiley Guy
17th January 2007, 07:32 PM
Hi Ozwinner - the ants are only small ones, not like bull-ants or anything. I should have probably added that they are close to a gum tree (although I don't see many on the tree).
Smiley Guy
17th January 2007, 07:34 PM
I want to look in to that paving silicone stuff - but have heard it will be a bit costly (at the moment). I am scared to try a cement mix as the pavers have a pitted surface and I am worried about getting cement stuck in the pits; I couldn't really just 'sweep in' in the cement with a broom (I think) as it would get the stuff stuck in the pits (I assume).
Nevyn
17th January 2007, 07:36 PM
Had the same problem little ginger ants bringing up sand from under our patio pavers.
We changed part to concrete and got pest controllers in, once a year top up and no more ants is great.
GlennD
17th January 2007, 08:16 PM
Had a similar problem several years ago.
We poured buckets of soapy water from the washing machine over the problem areas and their has not been a re-occurence.
Cheap and effective.
Regards, Glenn
nine fingers
17th January 2007, 08:47 PM
White King ,1 cup to 1 litre of water will stop the little buggers.
nine fingers:2tsup:
Smiley Guy
17th January 2007, 10:22 PM
Hmmm - I was hoping for a highly toxic chemical solution!!! although the soapy water sounds good too!
Maybe I could electrify the ground somehow . . .
Cliff Rogers
17th January 2007, 10:24 PM
Diesel..... makes a bit of a mess of the planet but it works. :wink:
John99
17th January 2007, 10:50 PM
Hi Smiley guy
Had the problem a few years ago if I remember right mixed some cement into the sand then sweep it into the paver's and then used a mist spray on the hose. :2tsup:
Landseka
18th January 2007, 09:59 AM
Try a product called Coopex, or Coopers, can't quite remember which. It is in Bunnings pest control section.
A sachet of it mixes up in 5L of water & spray it around your pavers, problem gone.
You can also spray it around the walls & floor of your BBQ / Pergola area & flies & cockroaches will head for the neighbours house rapidly.
The pack says it has a residual effect for up to 3 months.
Regards
Neil.