Comments on How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally

very help full.

Did the peppermint oil spray work Gineen?

Hey, after u try it let us know if it works! ;)

I am having a kitchen ant problem, but no murder, thank you! I'm going to try homemade peppermint oil spray first. and seal up the wall where they are coming in.

so what did you use Denise

LOL,,, I know what you mean

wish they would make an azzhole spray to repellllllll.....lol somedays i could use one

Making a spray by steeping lemon peel in boiling water will repel fleas, will try it on the ants to see if it works on them as well... bay leaves will repel cockroaches and work well if placed by doors and windows... Our ants are tiny black ones and they love our bathroom sink, have tried ant baits to no avail, will try some of these suggestions as well.

will give ita try som got to work.

@ Charmaine: I've had to use spray ax xorta ma sibtx tarf!! But at least first I circle the ants, and then spray a couple of tiles only with Baygon, rather than the whole house!!

Hello how did you get rid of the ants ? I live in Delaware they are crazy here . Thank you

Terro works but keep away from children and pets.No natural.

The only disadvantage is that of having to reapply after you wash the floor...My sister also told me to spray directly in the holes/skirting/entrances from where they come in....she had sprayed one particular hole and then found them dead somewhere else, far from where she had sprayed...they travel faaaaaar!

I also used it on the entrance to each room, ie on the floor, under the doors. You'll see the ants coming up to it, and turning away from it!! And near the food/bins, I left the cotton wool with the oil to scare the ants off.....

Just take a cotton wool or tissue with the oil - can use also Peppermint essential oil - and draw a full circle, round the food aread. Make sure thera are no gaps, ghax jidhlu minn hemm! You will see that you created an invisible boundary, because the ants that are inside are trapped, they try to get out and turn back. Likewise, those that are outside, start scattering all over the place. Then, take sponge/cloth and 'clean' the ants inside...If the smell is too much, put some dried mint leaves - it helps but not as effective...

same

Yea,it's working!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

ants, on counter, in the sink even on stove, now that we've gotten rain, I hope they leave!

This is interesting Claire as last year I had to get comtec to get rid of all the ants I had. They were coming out from the tiles in the bathroom.

What did you do exactly Claire? I have them in the courtyard and sometimes they do come inside. Poor cats are not eating cos they're all over their food :(

Some of these tips are pretty good, but they cover every inch of my yard. I need them away.

I HEARD FROM SOME PEOPLE IS TO USE DRYER SHEETS.

thanks for the tips :)

How can I get rid of red ants in my garden mainly in the trees.

Mel gives a subtle flavor.