How do I get a whole bunch of ants off my clothes.

Question

After I came home form work i decided to some laundry and as i stuck my hand in the laundry basket i noticed A LOT of small ants. I immedietly turned the washer on hot and threw my clothes in it.

Was that a good idea? Would the hot water kill the ants? And should I wash my clothes a second time before putting them in the dryer?

Answer 1

Water will kill them even if its cold, but your clothes can shrink and bleed color in hot water.

Answer 2

Yes, the ants that you washed will be well dead.

No, you don't need to wash again.

Try to find out where the ants are getting in and seal it off - perhaps using sealant.

If you look outside and see them heading towards your house just pour a kettle of hot water over them.

If they persist - give Ant Killer food as directed on the tube - they feed on it, take it to the Queen and they all go away when she dies.

Best wishes.