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Default Fogger in the attic - is that OK?

Ants would nest in the attic only if it is damp. You might have a leak and
rotting wood somewhere.
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"Lar" wrote in message
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MiamiCuse wrote:
I have a problem with ants coming from the attic, it seems they are coming
from the outside flower bed and up the gutter and somewhere got in through
the fascia into the attic and down some walls. Using Terro provided some
control in some spots but they kept coming.

I am going to spray Termidor outside the wall to stop further intrusion,
but
was wondering about the population up in the attic, can I get one of those
Raid Fogger:

http://www.killsbugsdead.com/fogger/

and throw it into the attic? I am concerned with the fumes coming through
the ceiling at spots that are not sealed such as ceiling lights, AC vents
covers, attic hatches etc...those are closed off but not air tight...just
not sure if there should be big concerns. The instructions say you can
air
it out two hours later if applied to a room, but for an attic it has to
naturally air out via the vents.

Thanks,

MC


The ants are starting (nesting?) in flower beds then traveling up the
side of the house getting into the attic then finding their way inside?
Just treat the starting point and nothing else would be needed. The ants
finding their way inside are just foraging for food. The termidor is a
good long term treatment for all ant species and if you did nothing but
that you would get rid of the activity just not instantly. If you
decide to use a fogger in the attic, you can't throw it up there it will
need to be placed upright...only use one, and keep it at least 6 feet
from any pilot lights. Chances are the fogger would be a waste even if
the ants were nesting in the attic, since they would probably be under
the insulation away from where the "fog" would be.

Lar