Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Feb 01, 2011 2:15 pm hello as the title states I have an issue with ants coming through the gaps in my windows. its near the joins as they dont seem to be flush they have gaps of 1-2mm and the ants are coming through in waves.. its driving me nuts do I contact the builder about this as they seem to be getting through from them not fitting the windows properlly or is this not something they would care about? any way I can close up the gap? have thought about superglue or sykerflex (sp?) stuff that I can get in there too... Harrisdale backyard finally done! Re: issues with ants coming through the gaps! 2Feb 02, 2011 1:36 pm Very hard to completely seal the windows in any house, especially since the house will continue to move over the next few years (just a little) You can try an insect barrier spray around the external seams. Mortein make one and so do a couple of others. The one I got didn't stain any brick or paint work, but its best to test it somewhere not so obvious. Apply it every 6 months and it only takes a few minute s to do. Other than that you could use some form of filler or sealant, but you'll need to post a picture of the gaps. some may use expanding foam others silicone as you say or another option. Pictures will help. Re: issues with ants coming through the gaps! 3Feb 02, 2011 1:38 pm One of the best ways to deal with ants is to remove what they are going after - do you know where they are heading and what's there? At a previous rental property, each summer we had to leave a container of water outside - they would then go to that instead of our kitchen sink 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: issues with ants coming through the gaps! 4Feb 02, 2011 2:18 pm will post pics tonight was thinking of one of those barrier sprays might be worth it. there is a small window box that was 4 plants but they just seem to be coming up the wall into the window and along the ledge.. they are bringing in babies in the white pods etc. it was around the time we had rain too so they might be trying to avoid that.. also heard vinegar deters them also.. Harrisdale backyard finally done! Hi When it rains in a particular direction water comes through the security door. It hits the main door and the bottom swells and jams. There is already a cover over the… 0 38444 Get some long brass machine screws and bolt right through the gate and put brass acorn nuts and washers on the other side. It will never come off 1 9074 Chemtrails, only the most disproven conspiracy theory in the history of conspiracy theories. You've gone in the deep end, drowned, and are now a mindless bloated… 5 86568 |