The effect the chalk has on ants is that it can penetrate their skin and dehydrate them. Chalk can slowly kill an ant.
Chalk does not repel ants... that is just a myth.
Lavender can be used to repel ants. They do not like the smell of it. You can use dried lavender, lavender oil or lavender plants around the home.
Fire ant bait. There are some very good ones out there.
No. Ants do not like cinnamon. If you have ants in your house, try to find the main source of them and put cinnamon sticks around it. (and in places they may exit through) If they attempt again, put a natural repel around. Also, make sure not to leave trash or sweet stuff around. Hope this helps! :)
chalk
Chalk is almost pure Calcium Carbonate. Chalk is a form of Calcium.
only sugar ants
u dont know that they might like chalk
The ants can't cross the line of powder.
YES
A few bay leaves scattered loose on cupboard shelves will repel inspects of many kinds, including ants.
Tomato juice kills my ants
Lavender can be used to repel ants. They do not like the smell of it. You can use dried lavender, lavender oil or lavender plants around the home.
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Yes, ants are repelled by the scent coffee gives off. You can see other natural ways to repel ants at the related link below.
Fire ant bait. There are some very good ones out there.
Moth balls will repel ants. However, moth balls are toxic and not safe to use. Instead use a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar which can be sprayed in areas that ants have been seen in.
Yes, coffee grounds do repel ants, and it does not need to be used in order to do so. Insecticides are more efficient, however coffee grounds do work. Don't believe me though. Mix a glass of water with 3 tablespoons and mix a glass of coffee with 3 tablespoons of sugar. You'll see the ants will swarm the sugar water, but show no interest in your coffee with sugar.