2006-10-01 14:31:36 · 11 answers · asked by ljr_amber 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I have used cinnamon. The ants won't cross a line of cinnamon for some reason.
2006-10-01 14:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iv'e heard that they will not cross a chalk line? never tried this so not sure if it works or not
I have put out piles of grits they eat it and it causes them to die . best thing is to buy the ant traps just punch out the holes in the small cans set out and the ants crawl in eat the bait and die.
2006-10-01 21:46:23 · answer #2 · answered by Connie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put little piles of cornmeal where ants come in. They will take it to the colony and try to eat it but they can't digest it so they die. It takes awhile but is safe around pets and babies.
2006-10-01 21:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by melissaW 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i heard baking powder or baking soda for ages does the trick. look up an extermination site that deals with ants or a helpful hints site.
2006-10-01 21:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the spice is cayenne pepper!!
2006-10-01 21:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by artie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try ground cloves (not the stuff that has been sitting in your cabinet for years, but something relatively fresh), cinnamon, paprika.
2006-10-01 21:35:33 · answer #6 · answered by joyann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby powder will keep them out and you don't have to worry about anyone/thing getting hurt.
2006-10-01 21:36:21 · answer #7 · answered by whataboutme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apple cider vinegar works amazingly well.
2006-10-01 21:39:29 · answer #8 · answered by Trid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.sfenvironment.com/aboutus/school/toxics/bugs_away.pdf#search='spices%20that%20keep%20ants%20away'
cinnimmon and red pepper, but I would not use the pepper if you have crawling babies or toddlers
2006-10-01 21:39:54 · answer #9 · answered by D and L M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The killing spice. (looks shiftly)
2006-10-01 21:35:13 · answer #10 · answered by G. B. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋