Ants are a constant pest, no matter where you live, but no one likes to spray harmful chemicals in their home. There are commercially available organic ant traps, but these are quite costly. Luckily, it is easy to make your own natural ant trap from basic household items. A natural ant trap is a great way to go green around your home instead of using chemical ant traps. more »

When you see marching ants heading toward the food you left on the counter, you may wonder where these ants came from. Ants usually build colonies underground and there is probably one outside of your house. Ant traps or baits are used by people who are frustrated with ants invading their homes. These ant traps can be bought from a store or made at home. more »

Ants are annoying little bugs which can be found anywhere in your house. The kitchen seems to be the place where they are found most often. It makes sense though because there, the ants can find an endless supply of food and water. Ant traps can be purchased at many stores, but why buy an ant trap when you can make you own. more »

Do you have ants coming into your house and ant traps aren't keeping them at bay? more »

If you have a ant problem like I did here are a few tips on how to get rid of ants. more »

Need to get rid of ants? Looking for a less toxic way? Usually drawn to something sweet like honey or syrups, or cereals with sugar, some basic pantry hygiene can keep most ants at bay. But even if your pantry and kitchen are spotless and your dry goods are in seal plastic containers, you may still have ants. Borax is a poison to ants. The object of the ant trap is not so much to trap them as get them to eat the sweet mixture and take the borax back to the nest, where it kills the rest of the ants. This article explains how to make an ant trap that can help you get rid of ants - those pesky little invaders in your house. more »

Nothing is worse than a kitchen full of ants--except maybe a houseful of ants. Putting ant poison all over the house isn't a pleasant option. Try making these nontoxic ant poisons yourself. They're easy to make as well as cheaper and safer to use. more »

Dogs that ingest flea collars, ant traps or roach traps may experience organophosphate toxicity. This is a type of insecticide that is present in all of these products. Although any dog can experience this condition puppies may be more susceptible because of their curious nature. This is a very serious health condition that requires immediate care. more »

If you've ever suffered a red ant invasion in your home, you may have found that ant traps are only of limited use. Pesticide sprays kill on contact, but are smelly and often toxic to pets. It's best if you can prevent ants from coming inside in the first place. However, once they do get inside there are nontoxic, natural ways to kill red ants. more »