What are some natural ways to get rid of ants in our house?

Question

Due to the recent rain, the ants have been running a muck inside of our house. What is a good way to get rid of them without pesticides or harsh chemicals? Thanks in advance for ideas!!

Answer 1

Liquid dish soap. If you can find where they're coming from, create a small perimeter -- even just a line -- around the source and they can't get out. Maybe even pour some into the little cracks that they like to hang out in.

Answer 2

two natural pesticides are citrus and capsaicin.

Use 2 lemons, 1 orange, 1 qrt. boiling water. Grate the citrus rind and place in heatproof container. Pour the boiling water over the rinds, cover and steep until cool. Strain into a hand held sprayer or bottle and apply.

7 cloves or garlick (optional)
1 tblspoon powdered cayenne pepper
3 cups hot water
crush garlic and place in heatproof container. Add the cayenne, pour the hot water, not boiling, over. Stir completely and steep for 2-3 days. Strain and pour in hand held sprayer or bottle, apply. CAUTION: can cause skin and eye irritation, handle with care. Maybe best applied outstide as a perimeter and around windows and doors.

Answer 3

you can get some borax in the laundry isle andsprinkle it around the base boards where they r comming in it will take care of them it burns them and they will not cross it

Answer 4

I have used peppermint oil at the spot where they came into my home.

Answer 5

clean the house don't lay food around for them to come for.

Answer 6

with soap and water some people put clorox and water or all soap clorax and water

Answer 7

have aparty for kids and a contest to see who stomps on the most.