But according to some experts, a simple homemade solution will do the trick just as well. Not only is it cheaper than experimenting with traps, it s safer for pets and children as well.
1). First, a natural spray you can make yourself:
water
alcohol
dish soap
Mix together in a 40:40:20 ratio water, alcohol, and dish soap, or in other words, equal parts water and alcohol, then half as much dish soap. You can spray this directly on the ants (kills them on contact... sorry ants, but you have to go), then wash along the trail line to eliminate their scent trail. Once you find where they are coming in, plug up the whole.
2). Another solution involves mixing:
1 T. boric acid with
2 T. each of peanut butter and jelly
Placing it as a trap where ants like to congregate. Keep in mind, however, that this won t take care of all species of ants and alsomust be kept out of reach of children and pets.