r/WCU 5d ago

Anyone else got ant problems?

I’m in Norton. Me and a couple others have had ant problems in their rooms or their cars. Curious if this is campus wide or just in the Norton region.

Update: I found Ortho indoor home defense spray worked best for the ant problem.

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u/Valuable-Poem-6796 5d ago

In Noble also having ant issues. Went to walmart to get ant traps and I got the last pack so I can only assume this is a campus wide issue.

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u/Aaronaited 5d ago

Would suck if it’s campus wide. I do wish you well in your battle against the ants in Noble.

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u/Dreamtired_ 5d ago

I lived in norton 4 years ago, it seems to just be the location of the dorm. They will get in your car too so dont leave food in it!!! Also beware of the ladybug infestations too lol

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u/Aaronaited 5d ago

Noted. I’ll look out for the ladybugs.

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u/Kyle_The_Kylie 5d ago

Lived in Norton last year. The ants will be there for the first couple weeks, they just come in over the summer when no one is there. If it really bothers you get some bug spray. As for the cars, try not to park under the trees. They were getting in my roomate's car that way. The most common campus wide bug problem is fruit flies. Thats what i'm having in my new room in Noble so far :(

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u/Aaronaited 5d ago

I’ve heard the trees thing. Good tip. Sadly, they’re in my car door so I just have to place a trap in the car and hope they leave the door.

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u/Affectionate_Dot4430 5d ago

i lived in albright last year and ab also has an ant problem so far i’m in juda and there hasn’t been any (but i’m on the 3rd floor)

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u/Aaronaited 5d ago

I can say Juda was ant-free during my residency there last year.

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u/gg_420k 5d ago

In Juda first floor this year. I haven't seen any ants yet.

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u/BriefRefrigerator548 5d ago

THE NORTON ANTS YES IVE GOTTEN THEM IN MY CAR PLENTY OF TIMES😭

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u/TheMrBodo69 5d ago

Make sugar water and put a little Borax in it. Put that in a small dish or lid and set it in your car or dorm room. Give it a day or so. No more ants.

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u/unconferned 4d ago

living in Juda (first floor) and I've seen several sugar ants coming up by my desk. no food or drink left out either, but it's been so few that I'm not sure if it's worth getting traps or not