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Several ants around watermelon rinds.

Using Cream of Wheat to Deter AntsWhen ants digest cream of wheat, it expands in their stomach and kills them. This page is about using cream of wheat to fight ants.

 

Keeping Ants out of Hummingbird Feeder - Wrapping tape around a hummingbird feeder.

Packing Tape to Keep Ants Out of a Hummingbird FeederUse packing tape to prevent ants from getting into your hummingbird feeder. This is a page about packing tape to keep ants out of a hummingbird feeder.

 

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Getting Rid of Ants in a DishwasherBits of food and even water can attract ants to your dishwasher. Finding the way that they are getting into your home is an important step in getting rid of them. Many homeowners have found that Terro is a very effective product to use to treat the nest by having the invaders carry it back. This is a page about getting rid of ants in a dishwasher.

 

Closeup of an ant.

Use Fabric Softener Sheets to Deter AntsFresh dryer sheets to soften clothes and linens are an effective fragrant deterrent for a variety of insects. This is a page about use fabric softener sheets to deter ants.

 

Liquid Ant bait package

Liquid Bait Ant Killer ReviewsIf you are dealing with an ant infestation, using liquid bait is often the best solution. This is a page about liquid bait ant killer reviews.

 

Close up of a slice of lemon, with one drop coming down.

Using Lemon Juice to Get Rid of AntsAnts don't like the smell of lemons. You can use lemon juice to deter ants in your home. This is a page about Using Lemon Juice to Get Rid of Ants.

 

Group of ants on a white background

Using Vinegar to Get Rid of AntsVinegar deters and can kill ants. It is antibacterial, but not toxic to children or pets. This is a page about using vinegar to get rid of ants.

 

Colorful pieces of chalk on white background

Use Chalk to Deter AntsRegular chalk can be used to temporarily deter ants. A chalk line will discourage ants from crossing and can disrupt the scent line they follow back to food sources discovered by their scouts. They will seek or take advantage of a break in the line so it is not foolproof. This is a page about using chalk to deter ants.

 

Close-up of ant on white background.

Can Ants Smell?Ants have an extraordinary ability to smell, using the odor receptors on their antennae. They can smell food and they lay down chemical trails to and from their nest for other colony members to follow. This is a page about, "Can ants smell?".

 

Three ants on a white background

Using Sweet N' Low for AntsThis is a page about using Sweet N' Low for ants. Some homeowners have been very successful getting rid of ants inside their home as well as clearing hills in the yard, using Sweet N' Low or a generic of this artificial sweetener.

 

Line of ants on concrete

Ants in Yard and DrivewayAt certain times of the year you may see a noticeable number of ants active in the yard and even on your driveway. This may or may not be a reason for concern. This is a page about ants in yard and driveway.

 

Sugar Ants

Getting Rid of Sugar Ants in the Kitchen?Short of calling an exterminator for sugar ants, boric acid or even 20 Mule Team Borax laundry powder mixed with Karo syrup can be used to eliminate the ants. Take care to keep the mixture away from areas accessible to children and pets. This is a page about getting rid of sugar ants in the kitchen.

 

Tiny Ants

Getting Rid of Tiny AntsBoth borax powder and diatomaceous earth can be effective in deterring ants. This is a page about getting rid of tiny ants.

 

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Ants Climbing Up Posts Into the House?There are a variety of ways to deter ants from entering your home from the foundation posts. This is a page about ants climbing up posts into the house.

 

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Large ant hill.

Use Boiling Water for Getting Rid of Ant HillsMany pesticides are harmful to the environment as well as the pests you are trying to eradicate. If you use boiling water for getting rid of ant hills it is completely safe and quite effective.

 

Red ants eating borax.

Getting Rid of Red AntsGetting rid of red ants can be a chore. Depending on where they are, inside or in your yard or garden, will define the method or products you use to get rid of them. This is a page about getting rid of red ants.

 

Cracked Black Pepper

Using Black Pepper to Deter AntsBlack pepper can be used to help repel ants without using harsh chemicals. This is a page about detering ants with black pepper.

 

Ants feeding on a solution of boric acid.

Using Boric Acid for Controlling AntsBoric acid is a common ingredient in homemade recipes for killing ants. This page is about using boric acid for controlling ants in garden and kitchen.

 

Diatomaceous Earth

Using Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth for AntsDiatomaceous earth is very effective at killing ants. When ants' exoskeletons come into contact with it, they die. It also is relatively safe for humans and pets, making it an ideal solution for eliminating ants. This page is about using food grade diatomaceous earth for getting rid of ants.

 

A line of ants on a kitchen floor.

Making Ant Repellant SprayThis homemade ant spray can help repel ants both inside and outside. It's easy to make with a couple of ingredients that you probably already have at home.

 

A line of ants on a white background.

Using Talcum Powder to Deter AntsThis is a page about using talcum powder to deter ants. Ants will avoid walking through this soft mineral powder.

 

A line of ants on a kitchen floor.

Using Cinnamon to Deter AntsSome homeowners have success in deterring ants from coming into their house using a line of ground cinnamon at the entry point. This is a page about using cinnamon to deter ants.

 

Many ants inside a home.

Homemade Ant TrapsExterminators can be expensive, so can buying ant traps at the store. One alternative is to make your own. This is a page about homemade ant traps.

 

Ants feeding from an ant trap/bait.

Making a Borax and Honey Ant TrapSugar ants find their way to where sweet stuff can be found. A homemade trap can be an effective way to get rid of them. This is a page about making a borax and honey ant trap.

 

Some ants on a wood floor.

Using Cinnamon to Deter AntsThis is a page about using cinnamon to deter ants. A common spice that can help keep ants from invading your kitchen.

 

Ants storing food in dirt.

Do Houseplants Contribute to Ant Problems?This is a page about do houseplants contribute to ant problems? Generally unless you bring ants in with your houseplants or soil, they should not encourage ants to come into your home.

 

Pour cereal into a bowl

Ants in Stored Cereal?If you have ants getting into your cereal you need to you need to contain the cereal better and get rid of the ants. This is a page about ants in stored cereal.

 

Using Terro Ant Bait

Using Terro Ant BaitWhen you don't want to spray ant killer in your home, you can eliminate them with strategically placed Terro ant bait. This is a page about using terro ant bait.

 

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Ant Trap

Using Ant BaitOnce you have left the ant bait in the their path, it can take a few days to see results. This is a page about using ant bait.

 

Close of up dog food bowl with "Good Dog" design on it, surrounded by spilled kibble.

Keeping Ants Out Your Pet's BowlThis is a page about keeping ants out your pet's bowl. Regardless of whether you feed your pets inside or out, ants can be a problem in their food bowls.

 

ants on a plant leaf

Getting Rid of Ants in HouseplantsThis is a page about getting rid of ants in houseplants. Getting rid of ants in your potted plants without damaging the plant can be a challenge.

 

Home Coffeemaker against a white background

Ants in Your Coffee Maker?This is a page about ants in your coffee maker. When ants invade your home you may find them congregating or even nesting in some unexpected places.

 

Several small ants inside a sugar bowl

Getting Rid of Small Black AntsAnts taking over your house is exceedingly frustrating. This is a page about getting rid of small black ants.

 

Two garden ants on red rose

Getting Rid of Ants on Roses?This is a page about getting rid of ants on roses. Ants typically invade your rose bushes because of an infestation of aphids.

 

Black Ant

Natural Ant DeterrentsThis is a page about natural ant deterrents. You want to use insect control products that are safe for pets and people to be around.

 

ants eating bait

Homemade Ant Bait RecipesIf getting rid of ants in your home and garden is the desired outcome, making your own ant bait at home is easy and effective to do that. This page contains homemade ant bait recipes.

 

Sunflower

Ants Eating Sunflowers?This is a page about ants eating sunflowers. Ants are all over your beautiful sunflowers, munching away at the leaves.

 

Fire Ants

Getting Rid of Fire AntsThis is a page about getting rid of fire ants. Fire ants are not only annoying when they invade your home or yard, but their bite is also very painful to humans and their pets.

 

Black Ant on Leaf

Controlling Ants in the Vegetable GardenThis is a page about controlling ants in the vegetable garden. Sometimes ants can be beneficial in your garden, but if they are destroying the plants or veggies, you will want to find a safe way to control them.

 

Carpenter Ant

Getting Rid of Carpenter AntsThis page is about getting rid of carpenter ants. Using a safe, thorough method to keep these ants from your home and buildings is important.

 

Honey Producing Beehive

Getting Rid of Ants in a Beehive?This page is about getting rid of ants in a beehive. Ants can wreak havoc in a beehive.

 

Closeup of an ant hill.

Getting Rid of Ant HillsThere are a variety of ways both natural and chemical for getting rid of ant hills. This is a page about getting rid of ant hills.

 

Ants on a Trumpet Vine

Keeping Ants Off a Trumpet Vine?This is a page about keeping ants off a trumpet vine. Trumpet vines produce a lot of nectar making them attractive to bees and ants.

 

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Ants on a carpet

Homemade Ant Killer RecipesStore bought ant killers and pest control services can be expensive and toxic. Save money by making your own. This page has lots of green ideas for killing ants at home.

 

Flying ant on a white background.

Getting Rid of Flying Ants?This is a page about getting rid of flying ants. Swarms of flying ants are not uncommon during the summer months. If these swarms are from colonies in your yard or the walls of your house you may want to get rid of them.

 

March of the Sugar Ants

Getting Rid of Sugar AntsThis is a page about getting rid of sugar ants. Sugar ants can take over an area in a very short amount of time. They are an annoyance to have in the house.

 

Getting Rid of Ants

Getting Rid of AntsWhether you are trying to deter little sugar ants in your kitchen, wood eating carpenter ants or biting fire ants in your backyard, there are a variety of different pest control methods. This is a page about getting rid of ants.

 

photo of ants eating a scrap of onion

Getting Rid of Ants in the KitchenHave ants taken up residence in your home? The kitchen can be a challenging place to get rid of ants since there are so many sources of food. This is a page about getting rid of ants in your kitchen.

 

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