How can I get rid of tiny black ants in flower bed?
I have tiny black ants in my flower bed by my house that swarm all over me and bite when I disturb the soil. I am left with red welps that itch on my skin. What product is there to get rid of them, and what are they?
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It is a raised bed separate from the rest of my garden.
This sounds goofy but it works. Spred grits, yes the kind you eat, thick on your ant hills. Around your garden. They will bring the grit down to their nest. When they eat them the grits swell and it kills the ant.
I just used ant spray.
I have heard that food grade "diatomaceous earth" is safe for pets and humans, but kills ants and other insect pests. I just researched and ordered some on line. Supposedly, it is safe and beneficial for human consumption too. I wish you all the best!
I have read that sprinkling cornmeal where ants travel will also kill them, just as the grits and baking soda methods work. Corn meal is a bit sweet, so I would think the ants would be attracted to it.
cinnamon
I use packaged cornbread mix that says it is sweetened and put it where they are. They will take it to the mound, everyone will eat it and die, they can't digest the cornmeal, but will take it because it is sweetened. Little goes a long way.
I read this from : Itsmemic
Medicated powder from the Dollar Tree. It has eucalyptus in it...menthol...I puff it around my homes foundation..and inside under my birdcages in the cracks under moldings. Work immediately and they never come back. I do this at the first sign of ants..in one day..GONE. The powder is in a very large container and lasts quite awhile too !! And smells great !
Not toxic to my birds OR dog
What if you make a barrier around the house.
I did some research, since we know what works for one person doesn't always work for another. I found this site and it's pretty informative. I know some tips you may not be able to use but there are some good ones also that will hopefully help.
https://www.familyhandyman.com/pest-control/how-to-get-rid-of-ants/view-all/
Ants are so weird. One time I found them inside the freezer in the garage!! What would possess them to go inside a freezer only to die? They must have sent signals back or something ~ there were no ant trails only a freezer full of dead ants. Hasn't happened since.
Ant Spray - https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/cheap-easy-homemade-ant-spray-31195184?
Cheap & Easy Homemade Ant Spray