What can I do to get rid of ants in my backyard?

by Lou Ann Ciesinski

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We have an excessive amount of ants in our backyard and have tried sprays, and powder stuff to get rid of them with no success. Can you give me any advice on what we can use?

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Janet Pizaro on May 18, 2017

Food grade diatomaceous earth

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- Lou Ann Ciesinski on May 18, 2017
  
  Do I just sprinkle it around the area where the ants are? If not how would I apply it?
  
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Janet Pizaro on May 18, 2017

No the whole area. Put it in a spreader just like fertilizer.

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- Lou Ann Ciesinski on May 18, 2017
  
  Thank you. I found some at Walmart.com so I purchased it and can't wait to get rid of these pesky critters.
  
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B. Enne on May 18, 2017

Ant buster nematodes work well, but they take a couple of weeks to kick in.

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- Lou Ann Ciesinski on May 18, 2017
  
  thank you
  
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Bulldog on May 18, 2017

pour boiling water on them and on their hills

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