Hot tubs. A discussion.

[mcski]

Maybe they don’t like the Flavor of Terro anymore? Could try mixing straight borax w some pb&j. I’ve used that mix in the past w great success. Good luck

[old goat]

I’m deep into a war with ants on the tub… need advice.

We normally get a small infestation on one side of the tub in the shoulder seasons. A single terro bait does the trick.

This year - entire rim, under the cover - massive infestation with eggs…. I turned it off drained it and thoroughly cleaned, put a terro bait on all 4 corners and inside the cabinet. Sprayed a perimeter product on the base and walls. That was two weeks ago. They are just laughing at me. Still fucked. They are tiny normal garden ants (not carpenters).


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Congratualtions. You've successfully bred an ant-poison-resistant strain of ants. You should patent them before Elon Mush does.

[Shredhead]

So Rev, how you liking the Hot Tub?

I'm addicted to mine. Every morning and most afternoons.

My total chemical expenditure is < $100/year, using Nitro's approach.

Use Ahhsome once or twice a year
to clean your pipes. It makes cleaning your tub a little more involved, because you won't believe
how much shit comes out of the pipes.
https://ahhsome.com/

Did the full clean today, before the weather goes cold.
Ahhsome really does get the bio films out.

[caulfield]

I’m deep into a war with ants on the tub… need advice.

We normally get a small infestation on one side of the tub in the shoulder seasons. A single terro bait does the trick.

This year - entire rim, under the cover - massive infestation with eggs…. I turned it off drained it and thoroughly cleaned, put a terro bait on all 4 corners and inside the cabinet. Sprayed a perimeter product on the base and walls. That was two weeks ago. They are just laughing at me. Still fucked. They are tiny normal garden ants (not carpenters).


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you're in Seattle-ish, right? Super ants seem like a whole thing this year. I (and most my neighbors) called in the pros and they told me I had it better than most cases they've seen lately. Should be going dormant soon now, but let me know if you want contact info. I guess the stuff you need a license for works better, even the pet-/kid-friendly material.