- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
How to get ants out of dog food
Posted on 9/23/20 at 9:27 am
Posted on 9/23/20 at 9:27 am
So found out that some ants had infiltrated my dogs food bag this morning. There was no stream of ants coming in, just a few dozen crawling around the container and food. This isnt cheap food, so trying to figure out how to get them to leave without bringing back friends. What is the best way to go?
Just to clarify I am trying to get them to leave the current food so I can secure it after. Never had this problem so hadn’t needed to secure it tightly. I just want the ones currently feasting to leave so I don’t have to toss the food.
Just to clarify I am trying to get them to leave the current food so I can secure it after. Never had this problem so hadn’t needed to secure it tightly. I just want the ones currently feasting to leave so I don’t have to toss the food.
This post was edited on 9/23/20 at 3:58 pm
12
Posted on 9/23/20 at 9:30 am to flyAU
I'd toss it. Just about anything you use to kill the ants will be harmful to the dog. Or, pick out food one piece at a time killing ants as you see them.
Posted on 9/23/20 at 9:34 am to flyAU
move it.
then in a few hours move it again.
the ants will leave trying to find the way back to their mound.
May need to move it a few times to get rid of them.
then in a few hours move it again.
the ants will leave trying to find the way back to their mound.
May need to move it a few times to get rid of them.
This post was edited on 9/23/20 at 9:35 am
Posted on 9/23/20 at 9:36 am to flyAU
I use a Vittles Vault. Air and water tight. Holds a bag+. I've kept them both outside and in a garage and have never had a bug problem. Shop around and you can find them for a decent price
Posted on 9/23/20 at 10:11 am to bbvdd
quote:
move it.
then in a few hours move it again.
the ants will leave trying to find the way back to their mound.
May need to move it a few times to get rid of them.
This was my thought. Trying to get them to run back to the mound but not be able to bring their friends back.
Think Nino's container is the next way to go after these assholes leave.
Posted on 9/23/20 at 10:16 am to Goldensammy
Put it in the deep freezer.
Posted on 9/23/20 at 10:17 am to flyAU
We have bought several 5 gal food grade buckets with a screw top. We have put our dog and cat food in them and it works well.
Posted on 9/23/20 at 1:18 pm to flyAU
Chunk it
Posted on 9/23/20 at 1:26 pm to flyAU
Buy yourself a 5 gallon bucket with a lid from TS. Lowes or HD
Posted on 9/23/20 at 1:38 pm to flyAU
Smoke them suckers out. Ants book it anytime they get a hint of smoke.
Posted on 9/23/20 at 2:01 pm to Sack531
Put it on a stand and put grease on the legs!
Posted on 9/23/20 at 4:09 pm to Buster180
quote:
Put it in the deep freezer.
Posted on 9/23/20 at 4:27 pm to flyAU
where are you keeping the food? Outside or inside?
Posted on 9/23/20 at 5:34 pm to flyAU
Toss it and get another bag. Then put that bag in a plastic container with a lid, which is what I do.
Posted on 9/23/20 at 9:55 pm to flyAU
Throw some diatomaceous earth on it.
Posted on 9/24/20 at 5:03 pm to flyAU
Do you have a chest freezer stick the bag in there over night
Posted on 9/25/20 at 1:35 am to flyAU
I was going to make a joke about soaking the food in antifreeze so that when the ants eat it they die... but I’m afraid someone would think I’m serious and trying to kill OP’s dog.
So I’ll just explain the dark joke that’s in my head. I actually love dogs.
So I’ll just explain the dark joke that’s in my head. I actually love dogs.
Posted on 9/25/20 at 10:10 am to Buster180
quote:
Put it in the deep freezer.
Best answer.
Page 1 of 1
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News