How to get rid of ants naturally

By Valerie Deneen

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Ants can be a terrible nuisance, and they can even spread disease. When ants invade your home, it is time to get serious. However, you can effectively get rid of ants without the use of harmful chemicals. Learn how to get rid of ants using 100% natural ingredients

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • 1 Tbsp Borax
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water
  • Cotton Balls
Step1
Add the sugar to the warm water, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add the borax to the mixture and stir well.
Step2
Soak the cotton balls in the borax mixture and place them where the ants have invaded.
Step3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary until the ants have disappeared.

Tips & Warnings

  • Place a trail of diatomaceous earth (also 100% natural) around the outside perimeter of your house to keep ants from crawling inside.

Photo/Video Credit

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on 7/31/2008 I'm adding this to my favorites, thank you.

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on 7/29/2008 Wow. This is a great low tech solution.Thanks!

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on 7/25/2008 Great info! Thanks!!

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