Advice wanted: Pest control company is being a pest

[NJCher]

10. I would never pay a lawyer for something like this

but then, being the ultimate DIY'er, I wouldn't have hired the pest company either.

There used to be (and maybe there still is) a section of the consumer protection act that says that if you tell them in writing to not contact you again, they have to stop.

I did a little cursory googling around and found this:

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-can-i-stop-debt-collectors-from-contacting-me-en-1405/

They have to give you a copy of the contract, so if they don't, they probably don't have one. So:

just write a letter citing the Consumer Protection Law section and tell them you're not employing their services anymore and to stop bothering you. You shouldn't even have to cite the law, but these guys sound like real bullies and idiots, so if you can do so, do it.

If they contact you again, save evidence of the contact so if you have to, you have evidence to show an agency (BBB or whatever).

As far as the ants go, a $3 bottle of boric acid, some cotton balls, sugar, and water will do the trick. You have to keep moistening the cotton balls, but this works:

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Don't take short cuts in preparation of the soution: if it says boil water, boil water.

Also, you have to keep doing this, so mix up a good supply and replenish the cotton balls every few days.

Even if you think you've licked the problem, keep at it. You will see them go away in about 2-3 days.

Amazon has it at twice the price of the local hardware store. Only pay about $3 for the big bottle.