keefthebeef Wed 22-Aug-18 20:22:36

The kindest way to put down an invertebrate is to place it in the freezer and people who have to dispose of invertebrates used for medical purposes etc do it this way. Maggots in a bin are unhygienic and have been feeding on rotten food or even babies nappies etc. You have to dispose of them in a way that minimises risk of human disease - what would you suggest is kinder?



Personally I would not bleach ants, they are a very complex organism and it will not destroy the nest. You need to use bait that is appalling to the ants who will feed it to the Queen, when she becomes sick and dies the others will likely abandon the next and move. Boiling water can be good to pour around an ant nest as it confuses their trails and makes them feel unsafe so they are more likely to leave.



Bees should never been disturbed or moved and wasps can be very dangerous so its best to get in professionals.