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How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally

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Get Rid of Ants Naturally
Get Rid of Ants Naturally
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If you don't want to use strong chemicals to get rid of ants, try a few natural remedies that may do the trick instead.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Borax (Laundry Enhancer Only)
  • Grape Jelly or Syrup
  • 4 inch by 4 inch piece of cardboard
  1. Step 1

    Try to figure out the ants point of entry.

  2. Step 2

    Take a piece of cardboard and place it near the ants point of entry but AWAY from any children or pets who might touch it.

  3. Step 3

    Make a small mound of borax in the middle of the cardboard square.

  4. Step 4

    take a squirt of syrup or a teaspoon full of jelly and put it on top of the mound.

Tips & Warnings
  • If this does not work, a few fresh herbs may also be used to get rid of ants.

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Susang6 said

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on 8/17/2008 I will certainly try this! thank you!

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on 7/18/2008 Must try this, thank you!

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