How to Keep Ants Out of Pet Food

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:13
When ants invade your pet's food, the pet may refuse to eat. When ants invade food stored inside, you might end up with a pest problem inside your home. These instructions will help you ant-proof your pet's food, helping prevent such...
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When ants invade your pet's food, the pet may refuse to eat. When ants invade food stored inside, you might end up with a pest problem inside your home. These instructions will help you ant-proof your pet's food, helping prevent such infestations. In addition to helping keep ants out of your pet's food, moreover, you may be worried that ants will end up in food you put out for wildlife around your home. These instructions also include steps to keeping ants out of these foods. The key is to create a chemical barrier that ants will not cross and which will not be harmful to pets, wild birds, or any other animals you wish to feed.

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Storing and Protecting Pet Food

  1. Step 1 Store extra food in sealed containers.
    Coffee cans, Tupperware, and resealable zipper storage bags are some examples of containers that will help keep ants out. You may find that an additional container inside of another will be an even more effective barrier. Food stored in a resealable zipper storage bag and placed inside an airtight container provides a strong barrier against ants.[1]
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Method 2
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Getting Rid of Ants in Pet Food

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Keeping Ants Out of Your Bird Feeder

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Warnings

  • Don't get ant spray into pet food.
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  • Whenever using insecticides, be sure to follow manufacturer's directions.
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  • As with all chemicals, keep out of children's reach.
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