While its completely normal to seeants in the garden, they can become irksome in large numbers.
Most ants are harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem.
Granules, gels, and foamant killersare ideal for destroying nests.
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Gel and foam versions work best for hard-to-reach crevices (e.g.
under lap siding) since they come with long extension tubes.
Chemical insecticides should only be used in areas that children and pets dont have access to unless stated otherwise.
Simply spray it wherever you see ants to kill them on the spot.
Not all ant sprays have harsh chemical smells.
Some ant killers include synthetic insecticides (such as permethrin or cypermethrin).
These chemicals can kill beneficial bugs like bees and ladybugs.
Place ant bait stations along their trails or next to their nest if youre able to track it down.
Ant baitswhich can be store-bought ormade at homecome in both liquid and solid forms.
This method is slow-acting, meaning it will take a few weeks to fully eradicate them all.
But other than that, it offers a more permanent solution to ant problems.
Plus, this powder doesnt need to be eaten for it to be effective.
A simple touch is all it takes to penetrate the ants exoskeleton and dehydrate it until it dies.
The downside, though, is that DE doesnt affect ants that dont come into contact with it.
Sprinkle DE sparingly along trails, on plants they climb, and around ant mounds to kill the workers.
Keep repeating this process every one to two weeks until you no longer see any ants.
Always wear protective gear and avoid skin contact when handling DE.
Since ants are most active at night, consider setting your ant baits a little before sundown.
