Ants/flying Ants Help

[MargoTester]

We have a sudden infestation of the above. They are all over the patio and lawn but I can't locate where they are coming from. Any bright ideas to get rid of them would be welcome. Would hosing it down help? Was hoping to have a party in the garden tomorrow.

[crisper]

Got 'em here too MT.. we get them every year... usually, here the flying ants go with in 24 hours.. the non-flying ones.. well we just leave them alone.. they don't bother us... not good if your having a 'do' tomorrow though.. sorry I cant be of more help ! .. Mrs C x

[MargoTester]

Thanks Mrs C, the ants I can deal with, it was the flying ones that bother me! Hopefully they will do as you say and disappear overnight. Don't fancy try to eat with them around!

[237SJ]

I`ve got them too. They have just appeared today. I scattered a bit of ant killer powder on the patio and they have all flown off.

[Prudie]

It tends to happen every where on the same day in July, they should mostly have gone by tomorrow.

[MargoTester]

Thanks 237SJ and Prudie - that's reassuring fingers crossed they will vanish overnight.

[Peaspeculiars]

Yes, Margo - I agree with the other comments - They vanish as quickly as they appear, you'll be fine for your garden party tomorrow - Enjoy! :-)

[MargoTester]

Thanks very much Peaspeculiars. I shall worry no more, just get the prosecco on ice and hopefully have a good time x

[Georgiesmum]

BThe birds will eat them. Leave it to the wildlife.

[david small]

They all fly up high to mate with a queen. Then they die.

[getonwithit]

Lots of them here in Brixton last 2 days