Ammonia from ants

Many people know firsthand what harm ants can cause in a garden plot or in a vegetable garden. They are capable of damaging ripe fruits, as well as leaves of vegetable and fruit crops. Exterminating them with chemicals can be harmful by poisoning the ground under trees and bushes.

It is advisable to replace chemical agents with other harmless analogues. Ammonia is classified as an effective and harmless remedy that allows you to cope with the emerging ants.

Ants can do great harm. However, these insects also bring positive results. Making holes in the soil, insects loosen it, which leads to saturation of the soil with oxygen, enrichment with potassium and phosphorus.

But the harm from them is much greater.

• When loosening the soil, ants often spoil the roots.
• These small insects are not indifferent to ripe berries and fruits, as well as some flowers, they often become a delicacy for pests. This factor negatively affects the appearance of the crop, its quality.
• Ants also cause a decrease in the number of seeds after planting, as they transfer them from the beds, using them as supplies.
• Going for building materials for their homes, ants are able to spoil the plants on the site, as a result of which they become more susceptible to diseases and other pests.
• Large colonies of insects can significantly complicate the care of the crop. Their bites are quite painful, and they can cause serious allergic reactions.

One of the most common drugs used by gardeners and gardeners is ammonia.... This product has a pungent unpleasant odor that insects really do not like. The use of ammonia solution allows you to destroy pest colonies, ranging from eggs to adult insects. This solution helps against ants, and is also able to get rid of aphids, which becomes food for them. Ants in the vicinity of aphids form a kind of symbiosis, which is why when some of them appear on the plants, their neighbors will soon appear there.

Ammonia is a substance that was obtained back in 1774. It was received by J. Priestley, an English scientist. At that time it was called "alkaline air". Salmon is an aqueous solution of ammonia or ammonium hydroxide. Outwardly, it looks like a colorless transparent liquid with a very pungent, pungent and unpleasant odor. Can be used for pain relief, disinfection. This remedy will help to quickly bring a person to consciousness in case of fainting.

The ammonia does not accumulate either in the soil or in the fruits or leaves themselves. This agent can be applied during the entire growing season, from the appearance of the first shoots to the full ripening of the crop. The main advantages of using an aqueous ammonia solution are:

• affordable cost;
• security;
• economical use.

When starting the fight against aphids and ants, you should adhere to certain actions. Particular attention should be paid to the correct processing of plants. The most important factor is destruction of the uterus. Without this, it will be difficult to achieve complete destruction of pests, since the uterus will be able to resume the number of ants.At the same time, the newly appeared insects will already have immunity to the preparations with which the treatment was carried out, which will significantly complicate the future fight against them.

Do not forget that only working ants are on the surface, and only their destruction will not lead to the death of all insects. In this case, funds are used designed to infect individuals on the ground, which will later deliver the poisonous substance deep into the anthill, destroying the whole colony.

Popular chemicals like "Muratsida", "Anteater", "Summer resident", "Thunder" or "Trinola", capable of completely destroying ants and other insect pests. At the same time, the simplest remedy in the form of ammonia will help to quickly solve the problem that has arisen. You can buy 10% ammonia solution in pharmacies or specialized stores for summer residents and gardeners. This tool is inexpensive and quite practical. Its effectiveness is no less than the effectiveness of chemicals.

There are several very popular, affordable and easy-to-prepare recipes for successful pest control. One option is to use an ammonia solution to spray or pour the liquid directly into the nest. It is necessary to know the proportions and dilute the solution, adhering to them.

You can cope with ants with an ammonia-water agent by spraying the plants, as well as adding liquid to the anthill. The solution is also added when watering the roots.

Using a water-based product, you need to do the following.

• Take 1 liter of water, warm it up a little and dilute 100 ml of ammonia in liquid... Pour the resulting liquid into the anthill. To achieve a greater effect, it is better to excavate the anthill in advance.
• Spraying the plants will also help to get rid of pests, which is produced with a solution of ammonia prepared in a small concentration. To make a solution, you need to dilute 1 tbsp in a bucket of water (8 l). l. ammonia and leave for 30-40 minutes. After that, the agent is applied to the bushes with a spray bottle.
• When watering the roots, it is advisable to use a solution obtained from water (10 l) mixed with 10 ml of alcohol. When watering, it is important that the liquid does not get on the leaves or stems. Treatment with such a remedy will help get rid of insects, the ants will no longer settle at the roots.

It is recommended that when using water, filter it or boil it. In the fight against ants, a material soaked in ammonia solution, laid out on top of the anthill and covered with a film, will also help. Thanks to these actions, the smell will last longer and will not evaporate very quickly. For repelling insects for prevention purposes, a product prepared from a bucket of water with the addition of 10 ml of ammonia is suitable. The resulting solution is watered weekly at the root of the bushes.

In areas where, in addition to ants, aphids are present, it is recommended to treat with a product with additional components. The composition includes:

• ammonia solution - 50 ml;
• liquid soap - 10 ml;
• water - 10 liters.

It is advisable to add shampoo or soap to the solution with ammonia, this will help to enhance the effectiveness of the agent used by making the solution tacky.

The following remedy will also help fight parasites, which consists of:

• 2 tbsp. spoons of alcohol;
• 2 tbsp. spoons of tar soap (make shavings);
• 10 liters of water.

Tar soap can be replaced with Fairy detergent, or you can take any shampoo. But, according to experienced gardeners, it is tar soap that can enhance the effectiveness of the drug.

Instead of soap, you can use a sugar solution. As part of such a tool:

• ammonia - 3 tbsp. l .;
• sugar - 5 tbsp. l.
• water - 8-10 liters.

All components are mixed, filled with a spray bottle and sprayed.

The main food of ants is aphids, they feast on its milk. Aphids, in turn, are no less a pest for plants in the garden or personal plot than ants.

Correct spraying of plants in the beds is impossible without the presence of special devices.

• Spray... Its volume should depend on the number of bushes and other plantings on the site that require processing.
• Protective mask... For these purposes, a gauze bandage folded in several layers is suitable. Such a remedy will help protect the respiratory tract from the unpleasant, pungent ammonia odor.
• Protective glasses.
• Gloves. Choosing gloves, you should give preference to cotton options with rubberized details, as well as latex products. It is advisable to choose products with the maximum height.
• Bucket or another suitable container for diluting the solution of the required concentration.
• Ammonia... It is best to purchase this product from a garden store using a larger container.
• Soap... Fighting ants and aphids will be much more effective with soap. In this case, it is advisable to opt for tar or laundry soap, since they have high disinfecting properties. It is recommended to process rose bushes and other flowers with household soap.

The last component, without which it is impossible to spray, is water, it is taken depending on the required amount in the recipe. If the solution contains other components besides ammonia, it is recommended to add boiled water in order to prevent an extraneous reaction. An important condition when working with such solutions is the availability and correct use of personal protective equipment. It is important not to forget about the precautions when using the product only in a well-ventilated area, with gloves, a mask and glasses.

It should be remembered that concentrated ammonia solution leads to burns of the skin and mucous membranes. Do not inhale vapors, otherwise it will lead to problems with breathing bullets, lungs. By protecting your eyes, respiratory tract and skin, you can reduce the negative effects of the drug. Such treatments cannot be carried out without the use of protective equipment. It is necessary to dilute ammonia before the treatment itself, given that the agent evaporates very quickly. Ammonia vapors are not tolerated by insects, they become destructive for them.

When mixing, all components are added to the water, according to the required proportions. Having mixed them, they begin to add ammonia. Further processing is carried out according to the requirements. When spraying, it is important to carefully process the leaves of the plants from the bottom, because this is where the parasites live. It is recommended to carry out processing in the evening, after sunset or in the afternoon in cloudy weather.

But not only in the garden plot, vegetable garden or dacha ants live, they can also settle in an apartment. In living quarters, for example, in an apartment or in the country, you should not use chemicals, as they can harm both uninvited guests and the residents of the house themselves. Use of folk remedies. One of them is the choice of ammonia solution.

To cope with pests will help cooked solution, consisting of 100 ml of ammonia, diluted in 1 liter of water. After receiving the funds, they wipe the floors, furniture, chairs and tables, that is, those objects on which pests can move. For humans, the ammonia smell will be heard for 5-10 minutes, while ants are able to catch it for a long time, which will affect their leaving.

Hearing an unpleasant smell, ants begin to experience negative manifestations in the form of swelling of the digestive system, burns with poisonous vapors, and complete paralysis. Red ants, unlike other species, can appear in the dwelling for certain reasons. It is necessary to understand the reason for the appearance of uninvited guests in the house and try to eliminate it.

They may appear:

• in the event that the anthill of these insects is located in nearby premises;
• with insufficient frequent wet cleaning in the house - this factor can be the main reason for their appearance;
• there is a possibility of getting them into the house on the clothes of residents or on the hair of pets;
• insects have found a safe place in the room for their habitat.

Treating your home with ammonia will scare away insects, but will not completely destroy them, and over time they can return. It is for this reason that after the weathering of the product, the housing should be re-processed.

Don't forget about preventive measures. To do this, in addition to regular cleaning, you should remove food, crumbs and hide food on time. This is especially true for sweets, jams, syrups. It is also necessary to clean up after the pets in time, in their bowls there should be no crumbs or pieces of food.

The fight against ants should be carried out in places of their appearance, be it a living quarters, a backyard or a vegetable garden. They can appear in the garden or in the garden beds. The appearance of holes in the ground is considered a clear signal to start treatment with the selected drug safe for humans. In this case, the crop is irrigated with a solution consisting of buckets of water with diluted alcohol (10 ml). It is necessary to mix the components and make root watering of the plants. Adding a few tablespoons of sugar to the solution will attract more parasites, which will get rid of more of them.

After getting rid of ants, it is advisable to additionally process plants that have been attacked by insects. In this case, ammonia will be an excellent choice. To prepare a concentrated solution, take:

• 10 liters of water;
• 10 ml of ammonia;
• pressed sugar - 2 pieces.

All components must be mixed and the affected plants must be treated. The main advantage of using the described agent in the fight against aphids and ants is that it becomes a safe fertilizer for a garden plot or vegetable garden. In addition to ammonia, you can use other effective ingredients to help get rid of intruders. Yeast is one such option.

They make a special bait, consisting of:

• yeast (fresh) - 50 g;
• sugar - 50 g;
• water (warm) - 50 ml.

The components must be mixed and poured into a container, for example, in a saucer and placed near the anthill. After 2-3 days, it is necessary to repeat the "ritual" and make another portion of the solution. The beginning of yeast fermentation leads to the destruction of all ant stocks in the nests. Tying foil around the trees in the garden can help reduce insect damage. In addition, you can use special belts that tie around the barrel. Such a hunting belt can be purchased at the store or made by yourself using scotch tape or sticky tape from flies.

The creation of barriers with water will help protect shrubs from the invasion of ants. To do this, you need to make a groove around the bed and lay a film of polyethylene or other material that does not allow water to pass to the bottom. At the first opportunity, they dig up an ant nest and transfer it outside the garden or vegetable garden. Insects are afraid of unpleasant odors, so tansy, mint, tomato and parsley tops are placed next to the anthill.Around the trees, the soil is sprinkled with wood ash.

The use of spraying with ammonia will quickly get rid of aphids and ant colonies. There are many ways to treat plants in the open field, as well as in the greenhouse. It is also not difficult to remove pests in the greenhouse if you use the following technique.

• Decide on the place where the anthill is located.
• Take a piece of cloth and quickly apply ammonia to it.
• Cover the material with foil, you can also take burlap. Any material that will not allow air to pass through will do.
• Cover it on top with boards or any object suitable for the size of the material used.
• Leave for a couple of days.

The pungent smell will cause insects to leave the greenhouse. You can also use regular baking soda instead of ammonia. Powder must be sprinkled on the insect dwelling. It will not be possible to completely get rid of insects with soda right away, but you can reduce their number. Later, they will leave the territory altogether, going to a different place. Boric acid powder can also be a good option for a greenhouse.

Mix the bait consisting of:

• 2 tablespoons of heated water;
• 1/3 teaspoon boric acid
• 1 tbsp. l. Sahara.

You can add a little honey or jam if you like. All components must be mixed well and poured into a plate or other shallow container, placed next to the entrance to the anthill. After 2-3 days, it is advisable to make the same sweet bait again.

A greenhouse or greenhouse is the most convenient place for harmful insects to live. It is warm and humid there, there is always something to feast on. Such structures attract not only ordinary insects that can destroy the roots of plants, but also bring aphids. In this case, the yield losses will become significant.

To provide effective protection against them, a tool will help, which includes:

• water - 5 liters;
• alcohol - 2 tbsp. l.

The resulting concentrated solution must be well watered the beds in the greenhouse or greenhouse, paying special attention to the places where ants accumulate, and also water the path along which they move.