Cornmeal is the best. They take it back to the nest and it kills the colony! We tried everything from home made to poisons to even bait, nothing worked. Then an old timer told us about cornmeal. We use Jiffy because it is sweet. Pour it on the ant hill or along the trail where you see them. In one application they will be gone in 2 or 3 days. If the cornmeal is gone and you see a few, just reapply. I promise it works! We have only had to add a 2nd application if it rained or the colony was huge. It is inexpensive, safe for kids, pets, and the environment. Most of all it works! I keep 2 boxes in my pantry for spring colonies moving in. After spring I never have to reapply all summer.
I would like to know how to get rid those pesty little sink/drain flies. I've tried baking soda and vinegar, drain cleaners and put plastic over the drains.
I've read in many places that cornmeal will kill ants because they can't digest it.
Here's a link with some useful suggestions: https://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/blogs/13-natural-remedies-for-the-ant-invasion
Cornmeal is the best. They take it back to the nest and it kills the colony! We tried everything from home made to poisons to even bait, nothing worked. Then an old timer told us about cornmeal. We use Jiffy because it is sweet. Pour it on the ant hill or along the trail where you see them. In one application they will be gone in 2 or 3 days. If the cornmeal is gone and you see a few, just reapply. I promise it works! We have only had to add a 2nd application if it rained or the colony was huge. It is inexpensive, safe for kids, pets, and the environment. Most of all it works! I keep 2 boxes in my pantry for spring colonies moving in. After spring I never have to reapply all summer.
boric acid and peanut butter mix together the ants carry it back to their nest and later they are gone...:) peace
Spray eppermint essential oil in the area where the ants are and they will go away.
Cornmeal! Its also pet friendly