Edelsplit offers an ideal basis for paved paths and terraces. The material is often used against ants. Here's why you should use it and how to do it.
How do I use fine chippings against ants?
Use fine chippings with agrain sizeof at least 4 mm. Lay the material under the paving so that the entiresubgrade is covered. Then apply the plaster.
Where does noble chippings help against ants?
Noble chippings are often used as a substrate whenpatio constructionand when layinggarden paving. The material reliably prevents ants from building nests on the spot or clearing passages under the pavement. Since the resulting cavities could lead to unevenness, an ant infestation can be quite annoying. With the right material against ants you can prevent this problem.
How do I use fine chippings against ants?
Select fine chippings with the appropriategrain sizeand apply this under the paving as asubsoil. Typically, fine chippings with a grain size of at least 4 mm are used. The paving for the path or terrace is then applied and secured using a vibrating plate. The fine chippings work well against ants, but still allow rainwater to seep down. Fleece is also suitable for preventing ants, but does not always allow water to seep away so well.
Which grit helps against ants?
UseNoble chippingsand combine it withJoint mortar A combination of both materials offers you comprehensive protection against ant infestations under the paving. If ants do appear over the paving on the terrace, you can fight the ants with the following home remedies:
- essential oils
- Vinegar
- Lemon oil
Tip
Relocate ant nests
You want to build your garden path and have discovered a small ant nest? You don't have to kill the animals straight away. Fill a clay pot with wood shavings and place it over the nest. Within a few days, the ant colony moves into the protected pot. Then you can change it and relocate the animals. Then lay the noble chippings and your garden path.
