Any nests

[carnkie64]

I have discovered two very large ants nests spread across my lawn. I really don't want to disturb them so they run but need to get rid of them ASAP. Please HELP aahhhhhh.

[Mosaic]

Fill kettle to max level. Boil. Pour onto ants nest concentrating on any obvious entrances. Try not to look closely.
Brutal, but quick and non-toxic.

[rowanwitch]

open the nests to expose the larvae and watch the birds feasting

[murraymints]

I use something called ant exterminator..from B & Q.. a clear sticky liquid that the ants run through and take back into the nest where they all perish after a day or two !!!

[heathfield]

Ant-killer powder. Any gardening outlet or hardware shop.

[chas2008]

there seems to be an abundance of these this year..

[foxyferret]

I use boiling water on slabs but would'nt it kill the grass if you put it on the lawn? Just curious

[tenrec]

Agree with Foxy. It will damage your lawn.

[carnkie64]

Thanks guys for all your help. Tried the boiling water first which did give the birds a feast but didnt cure the problem so have had to go with the ant powder which seems to have worked a treat. There were 5 nests in all (think we must live on a giant ant hill lol) and the lawn has taken a bit of a battering but hopefully it will eventually recover. Cheers again :)