How do I keep ants out of the house?

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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure · Answer

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/

Holly Bertone | Pink Fortitude · Answer

Hi Kathy - Those little buggers are relentless, aren't they?!? This is the most effective method and all-natural spray DIY that we use with ants. It's best indoors, but will also work outside with more frequent applications. It's even been featured on Hometalk! Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly

https://pinkfortitude.com/ant-spray/

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Craft Invaders · Answer

Here's a good homemade recipe to get rid of ants

https://www.hometalk.com/18035067/the-very-best-homemade-diy-ant-killer

Holly Lengner - Lost Mom · Answer

Hi Kathy, there are lots of posts on ants here:

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=ants

Peggy Burnette · Answer

Hi Kathy, sorry you are dealing with pesky ants. Here are some ways to keep them out of your house. I personally use 'home defense' sprayed around my entire house about 3 times a year. Early spring, spring and summer, Good luck

www.thespruce.com

Luckily, you can take a few simple preventative measures in your house to discourage unwelcome guests like ants.

Promptly clean up food spills before ants discover them.
Store ripe fruit in the fridge and all other food in airtight containers.
Clean out trash cans (inside and outside)

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