A few things I would saggest is to use FOOD GRADE diatomaceous earth (DE) & if you use any kind of mint, keep it in a container because it will spread like crazy. DE is available at diy stores in the pest control section. Best to you.
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.
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.
spray them with garlic juice ants hate garlic or ants hate cinnamon. Ants hate talcum powder. Sprinkle either of these around your plants and the ants will move on.
spray them with garlic juice ants hate garlic or ants hate cinnamon. Ants hate talcum powder. Sprinkle either of these around your plants and the ants will move on.
Indoors use Terro liquid bait traps and outdoors use diatomaceous earth. They both work near instantly on ants and the latter is all natural and pet safe.
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Here's a link that may help you, I have not tried this myself because I have plants which repel ants in my garden:
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/stop-ants-eating-plants-49478.html
A few things I would saggest is to use FOOD GRADE diatomaceous earth (DE) & if you use any kind of mint, keep it in a container because it will spread like crazy. DE is available at diy stores in the pest control section. Best to you.
Thank you very much.
Sevin granules have been the most effective ant control I have found. Sprinkle them and wet. Ants are gone.
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?
oatmeal and koolaid . cant digest the oatmeal. Good Luck ?!
Cheap & Easy Homemade Ant Spray
spray them with garlic juice ants hate garlic or ants hate cinnamon. Ants hate talcum powder. Sprinkle either of these around your plants and the ants will move on.
spray them with garlic juice ants hate garlic or ants hate cinnamon. Ants hate talcum powder. Sprinkle either of these around your plants and the ants will move on.
Indoors use Terro liquid bait traps and outdoors use diatomaceous earth. They both work near instantly on ants and the latter is all natural and pet safe.
Hi Deirdre, so sorry the ants are eating your plants. I hope this will help you. How to Control Ants in Your Garden
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