Ants in my RODI water

[Ambiturner006]

I just went out to get some freshwater for top off, and I found that some little black ants have found my mixing station in the garage. I'll be making sure it doesn't happen again, but in the mean time, should I toss all this water, or do you think a few drowned ants will just be free food?

 

[mcgyvr]

Ants shouldn't be an issue IMO..

 

[Sk8r]

The greater question is what attracted the ants. And beware of using anything to kill them.

 

[Ambiturner006]

The greater question is what attracted the ants. And beware of using anything to kill them.

I haven't seen them inside, but it's Florida, only a matter of time, so I already called my pest control people. I want to make sure they won't be using anything near my mixing station.

Seemed like they were just thirsty.

Thanks for your help, everyone!

 

[sde1500]

I get an unfortunately large number of lady bugs in the house every fall. Always find a few in the tank. Has yet to cause an issue that I know of.

 

[FattyK21]

Dude i have ladybugs like crazy in the house
I bet 25 to 50 ended up in my sump and thru the skimmer :/

 

[BeanMachine]

Just get some ant bait stations and call it a day.

 

[CrayolaViolence]

We get stink bugs in NC. I thought the lady bugs were bad. I thought ants were bad. Then there were stink bugs. I wish I had the lady bugs back.

 

[FamilyTank]

+1 on the bait stations. Ants need moisture to survive.