How do I get rid of 🐜 ants on my painted deck?

Question

Scarlet Paolicchi · Answer

You might try this https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/all-natural-ant-spray-diy-43330534

Judy · Answer

Those little buggers. They do not like cinnamon however this washes away. We end up putting out little tiny bate traps and that seem to work

DesertRose · Answer

Ants can be taken out by the colony/nest with cornmeal. They take it back to the nest and the colony dies. Here are the simple instructs: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/ants-safe-and-effective-cure-36651130

Vimarhonor · Answer

Hello. In the past I have put out those plastic ant traps on my decking. I even thumbtack them to the support beams as they seem to run up these beams from the ground. I use the terro brand.

I sometimes also use Terro liquid outdoor versions— outside around the foundation perimeter as the ants can be seen under rocks and in my seasonal flowering planters, the do like shade and moisture.