- Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle it on ant/pest and mounds.
- Baking Soda + Vinegar: Dusting ant mounds with baking soda and then spraying them with full-strength white vinegar can help destroy ant colonies.
- Baby Powder: Sprinkling baby powder on ant can block their breathing pores and is an effective deterrent.
- Borax/Boric Acid: These substances disrupt ant’s digestive systems when ingested. Create baits using borax or boric acid mixed with attractive foods like sugar.
- Soap nuts/shampoo Water: A mixture of liquid dish soap/soap nuts water can break down ant’s cell membranes and dehydrate them. It’s effective when sprayed directly on ants or poured into their colony.
- Cinnamon powder/oil: This powder/oil can repel and kill ants.
- Citrus Based Solutions: Ants are repelled by the odor of citrus. Orange/lemon vinegar, made by soaking orange/lemon peels in white vinegar, can deter ants and also be used as a cleaner.
- Salt: Salt can dehydrate ants, but it should be used sparingly to avoid harming plants.
Each of these methods has its own advantages and considerations. Some are more suitable for immediate ant killing, while others focus on repelling or deterring ants from your yard. It’s important to choose the method that best fits your situation, considering the safety of children, pets, and plants in your yard.
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