Remember how yesterday I mentioned that I’m totally at war with the ants in my house and how I was contemplating marching around our home singing “Joshua Fought The Battle Of Jericho” in order to defeat them? I figured that would be easier than a slingshot a la David & Goliath. Besides, since I’m way bigger than the ants I definitely didn’t want to take any chances of them getting their little ant-hands on my slingshot.
Well, I’ve been following along with the devotional at #SHEREADSTRUTH and do you know what today’s scripture is?
“God spoke to Joshua, “Look sharp now. I’ve already given Jericho to you, along with its king and its troops. Here’s what you are to do: March around the city, all your soldiers…On the seventh day march around the city seven times, the priests blowing away on the trumpets… all the people are to shout at the top of their lungs. The city wall will collapse at once…”
That is STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BIBLE, Y’ALL. Obviously the Lord is trying to tell me something. Maybe something like “I invented ant baits for this, go to Home Depot and quit bugging me” but still. Probably I should reflect on this, because actually all I really know about the story of Joshua I learned from The Veggie Tales. That can’t be good.
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I just read something this morning that ants don’t like fabric softener sheets. If there’s a particular area they’re in, you could try putting a fabric softener sheet there to see if it keeps them away.
I think God is telling you He wants you to take trumpet lessons. =) Sometimes my devotions absolutely line up with what’s on my heart and mind or going on in life. Other times…not so much. I am sure there is something for you to take away from this. Otherwise flip to the Psalms and add a chapter to each day. Those almost always are relevent in some form. Good luck with those ants!
Funny thing is that our pastor showed clips from Veggie Tales when talking about the story of Joshua…so you’re not alone! Got to love Larry the Cucumber! =)
I’m not sure about Georgia ants, but New York ants absolutely HATE salt. HATE IT. My daddy, who is from West Virginia, says that taking table salt and sprinkling it around your house, especially near walkways and anthills if you can talk yourself into getting close enough to them, will make them feel like they’re on fire and send them racing for their colonies where all their little buddies will also feel like they’re on fire and leave you alone. I tested out his theory the other day as I have some little pests of my own and they magically disappeared and haven’t been back to climb up my feet again.
I will try this and then I will ALSO be safe from slugs. Or a freak ice storm in the middle of July. I feel as though this is a fail proof plan
See you are totally prepared for EVERY type of natural disaster!
I’ve come out of lurking to share this article I ran across
Saw it and thought of your ant problem. http://lifehacker.com/5919048/keep-ants-out-of-your-house-with-petroleum-jelly
Hope it helps!
The Bible says that ants are busy people. I found that interesting. One thing for sure, they sure aren’t lazy!
I am 65 and I still want a ant farm. Mama said no, daddy said no, first husband said no and now this husband says no. How old do I have to be to get my own ant farm???
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I follow you KA but haven’t written in a long time. Hubster and I are so happy that your baby girl is doing so well. She is sooooo gorgeous. You dress her like a living doll. Looking at her is evidence of answered prayers.
I LOVE Veggie Tales!
Terra ant traps – it might take a few days but they worked when nothing else did.
I sent my husband to home depot this morning with that on the list! This many recs for it can’t be wrong
Thanks!!!
The pre-story of Joshua’s battle at Jericho is pretty cool. He didn’t even have his whole army with him, only the ones who the Lord found were ready and focused. Love that story
You are the third person I’ve read this week having ant problems (the other two being in Phoenix and New Jersey). Must be a plague spreading the nation.
Really though, a cat-and-kid friendly ant “poison” method is to sprinkle corn meal around where they are. The ants eat it, and it expands in their stomachs until they can’t process it I guess. Grits work even better, which both of my friends bemoaned they couldn’t find. Good thing you are in the south
Grits are always the answer in the south