How do I get rid of ants without using chemicals harmful to my dogs?

Boric acid powder. Make sure the ants walk through it, on their paths.

When they bathe, back in their nest, they will invest it and it destroys their neurological systems.

Diatomaceous earth. Lightly sprinkled where they are entering and along crevices. It's the only way I was able to get rid of them. I tried everything else, poisons and bait traps, they did no good. Haven't had ants in a couple of years now.

Hi Susan, this recipe is safe for all, ants get messed up by the smell, hope it helps

Fill a spray bottle with three parts vinegar and one part water. Spray the area with the solution. Ants are repelled by the vinegar's acidity. Pets don't like the taste of vinegar, but it won't hurt them.

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

I use non-toxic insecticide in the house.... I use EcoLogic, EcoSmart or Victors. Victor's is mint based. The other 2 are mainly lemongrass. I've gotten them at True Value, Fred Meyer and on Amazon.

Hi Susan - 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

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