Buying a product which is versatile can save you money in the long run, in case you have problems with more than one type of insect.

I did find that it was more visible on the brown uPVC and timber door and window frames, where it left a slight sheen, but as part of my test, I wanted to see if the sheen was permanent, so I scrubbed it with a sponge and water – the product washed off but only after some scrubbing and it didn’t leave any persisting marks on the plastic or timber. Common garden ants don’t have stingers and don’t bite. They are very fond of sweet substances, so using sugary ant bait is likely to lure them in. Carpenter Ants You may decide that certain products are more suitable for use indoors or out – for example, bait traps are a lot less messy than spreading powder through the home. When to Apply Ant Killer Yes the insecticides in Dethlac® are toxic to fish. Remove or cover fish tanks, bowls and aquaria before application. I recommend Spiderex to anyone who wants to keep spiders out of their home, shed, garage or caravan but I suggest doing a test on a patch area first and being careful around absorbent surfaces such as plastered walls.The Company diversified into pesticides and chemicals and manufacturing new and innovative products within the home and garden industry. Spiderex can be used outdoors, but I was able to scrub it off timber and plastic with a sponge, so I believe it will need to be reapplied more frequently if it’s sprayed onto a surface that’s subjected to a lot of rain. It’s not 100% waterproof, but it did not wash off with just a splash of water; I had to scrub it with reasonable effort to get it off. I would describe Spiderex as water-resistant. Odour Fire ants are quite common to find on garden lawns. They nest in small colonies (around 100 – 300 ants) in the soil. Many ant killers can be used both indoors and outdoors. However, this depends on the ingredients they contain.

The second thing I noticed was that it took a while to dry. It was touch-dry on the plastic and timber doors/window frames after about 30 minutes. Gerhardt Pharmaceuticals Ltd., the manufacturer of Dethlac, celebrated its 150th year during 2014. A family-owned British Company incorporated in 1864,The product did leave a slight sheen on my dark brown window and door frames but I scrubbed it off and it didn’t leave any permanent stains. To create a barrier spray a band 7 cm – 10 cm wide, spraying in 5 second bursts at a distance of 20 cm from the surface.

We follow a detailed, rigorous process to create content that is helpful, factually correct and meets the highest standard of integrity. Ant bait offers slow but effective pest control. Bait stations are filled with poisonous ant bait (usually disguised amongst high-sugar substances). European hornets: A little longer, European hornets are brown with orange-yellow stripes. They make nests in hollow trees. It’s always recommended to read the manufacturer’s instructions first, to be sure exactly what your product is capable of and how it should be used, but these are some other insects that can be kept at bay by ant killers: This product is approved under The Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 for use as directed. HSE No. 9708Ant killer sprays usually contain Borax, a chemical which is considered safe for use around humans as long as the instructions are followed carefully. Ant Bait Traps

The design makes it easy to apply, taking the hassle out of using at-home treatments to fix an ant problem. It’s a good liquid alternative to using bait stations and granular bait without having to use an aerosol ant killer spray. There are two main types of wasps: social wasps and solitary. Social wasps grow in large colonies and typically include: As well as being highly effective against ants, Nippon ant powder can be used for many types of pest control. It’s also capable of getting rid of other crawling insects such as earwigs, woodlice and silverfish. If you’re dealing with some form of insect infestation, likelihood is Nippon can be of service. One of the founders, Mr C F Gerhardt started in business by trading in pharmaceutical commodities. In 1952 Mr Roy G. Archer was appointed Managing Director I sniffed the product one week after it dried from a distance of 50cm, and I couldn’t smell it, so I’m confident it won’t leave any noticeable odours. EffectivenessWe tested Spiderex on several different surfaces that we feel a typical user would spray it on. How We Chose The Alternative Products Carpenter ants are most often found in forests, on logs and fallen trees. They tend to build their nests in these pieces of wood, excavating tunnels to live in. It didn’t mark my cream carpets but did soak into my plasterboard walls and left a sheen mark – the next time I use it, I’ll be a little more careful around absorbent surfaces but even here it was barely visible.