The Ant Invasion

I hate all types of insects but today my hatred is aimed at ants. This morning there was an invasion of ants in the kitchen. I’d kill one and there was his replacement marching around. I stopped counting at 11. These guys were fighters. I had to really put pressure to the point where I heard the crunch sound. Yuck! They are on the large side of the scale, not carpenter ant size, thank goodness, but close. OMG – I just killed one on the wall next to the computer in the study (which is not near the kitchen). What the hell? Just killed a second one!!!

I’ve been to the local hardware store this morning and purchased spray that is safe for humans/pets but kills a variety of insects including ants. Which makes no sense to me how can it kill and still be safe???

I wonder as I spray and create a barrier if I’m just moving then to other sections of the house? Mary just called and said use vinegar and water in spray bottle instead. Easy for her to offer that suggestion, she is not being surrounded by them.

I’m exhausted and the battle isn’t close to being over.  I’ve called our “pest guy” several times but he’s not returning my calls. I hope he isn’t on vacation. If that is the case, I think he should have a backup person covering his calls just like doctors and dentists do.

I want to move where there aren’t insects, is there even such a place?