Flying ant infestation

[jrctoby]

We haven't used our 23IKSS since June and just found a huge infestation of tiny flying ants. Eggs almost 1 inch deep in storage compartment under front dinette seat. Cleaned them out and have put traps in. I think they have a nest between the floor and the bottom of the cabinet above the dinette. I have been finding dead ants on the table and the window shade mount every day. Its been over a week. Can the floor of the cabinet be easily removed so I can get to the nest? If I can't get rid of them camping season will have to wait a few more weeks.

[cboss]

Originally Posted by jrctoby

Can the floor of the cabinet be easily removed so I can get to the nest?

Maybe drill a few small holes (like 1/16" or1/32") and shoot some ant poison down there. Use a plastic tube (like on the WD40 cans). Afterward you could epoxy the holes closed.
I'd only do this if you are sure the "nest" is there.

[WanderMore]

This may be indicative of another problem; wood rot.

[cboss]

Originally Posted by WanderMore

This may be indicative of another problem; wood rot.

Agree. especially if there is some moisture (leak) in the area.

[rsdata]

Can the floor of the cabinet be easily removed so I can get to the nest? If I can't get rid of them camping season will have to wait a few more weeks.

many flying ants are actually termites...

these cabinets in the Roos are usually held together with staples and are made with light lumber and 1/4" plywood... pry them apart with a couple of large screwdrivers...
it should not be hard to tear out the bottom or a side to have a look

or find someone that owns an inspection camera... a long thin camera to look in there first

a mechanic friend may have one, you may be able to rent one a tool rental place...
picture below is a selection from Harbor Freight

[nomad297]

Originally Posted by rsdata

many flying ants are actually termites...

these cabinets in the Roos are usually held together with staples and are made with light lumber and 1/4" plywood... pry them apart with a couple of large screwdrivers...
it should not be hard to tear out the bottom or a side to have a look

or find someone that owns an inspection camera... a long thin camera to look in there first

a mechanic friend may have one, you may be able to rent one a tool rental place...
picture below is a selection from Harbor Freight

Or you could just go all-out and get one of these:




Bruce

[Platokidd]

Or spent a whole lot less. These work great.
https://www.amazon.com/DEPSTECH-Wate...9636571&sr=8-3

[PapaJean]

We haven’t had flying ants but we have used this formula successfully for 2 types of ants. It worked for ghost ants in Florida when the exterminator failed to get rid of them. I think the concept would work since the ants bring the “bait” back to the nest. Once the ants disappear we remade the solution about 2 weeks later in case there were new hatches and to get the stragglers.



Good luck!

3-Ingredient Ant Killer https://www.craftymorning.com/3-ingr...killer-recipe/

[KSH]

Best ant killer: optiguard
They only like it when it's fresh from the tube.