How to Kill Ants With Ingredients That are Non-toxic to Dogs
Ant infestations are common, but unfortunately, non-toxic solutions for killing the ants are not. There are many products on the market that promise to wipe out an ant colony with harsh poisonous ingredients, but for people with small children and pets, finding a non-toxic solution is essential. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Citrus-based cleaner
- Sponge
- Bucket
- Hot water
- Rubber-sealed jars
- Cayenne powder
- Cinnamon
- Coffee grounds
- Active yeast
- Molasses
- Sugar
- Corn starch
- Vacuum
Instructions
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Ant-Proofing Your Home
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Remove all currently invading ants by vacuuming them up with cornstarch, which will suffocate them in the vacuum. Empty and clean all offending areas where ants are visible, such as the trash can. Clean it with a citrus-based cleaner to destroy the ant trails.
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Put all ant-attractive foods like honey, sugar and sweet liquor into the refrigerator or in rubber-sealed jars.
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Put your pet's food bowl in a larger bowl filled with an inch or two of water. This will prevent ants' access to the pet's food.
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Consistently put all kitchen scraps in a tightly sealed container. Use an outside trash bin for all other trash and recyclables. Make sure to wash all cans and jars thoroughly before throwing them out.
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Wipe down all of the kitchen counters, floors and appliances with hot, soapy water. Clean up all sticky food spills. Use a citrus-based cleaner to erase the ants' trails.
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Tightly caulk all entrances---doors and windows---to prevent ants from entering.
Non-toxic Ant-Killing Solutions
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Place lines of cinnamon, cayenne, citrus oil or coffee grounds at the ants' entrances.
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Combine 1 part active yeast, 2 parts molasses, and 1 part sugar for a deadly ant treat that is non-toxic to humans and animals.
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Place the mixture by the teaspoonful on small squares of white paper.
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Set the squares near the ant trails where they won't be disturbed. The ants will gorge on the sweet treat, and the active yeast will cause them to die.
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