Recipe for Organic Ant Killer

Overview

Ants are considered to be social insects, which normally isn't a problem as long as they're outside and far away from homes. But, when these pesky insects bring their social activities into or too close to your house, it becomes a large problem quickly. Getting rid of ants is a hassle in itself, but with so many pesticides that claim to do the job at the risk of small children and pets, it can become a bigger problem. Fortunately with the right know how, you don't have to choose between the health of your loved ones and warding off an ant invasion.

Dish soap

Step 1

Pour a gallon of water into a large bowl or container.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of dish soap, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and one-half a teaspoon of eucalyptus oil. Mix the solution well.

Step 3

Pour the solution into a spray bottle and use this mix to spray ants wherever you find them.

Rhubarb

Step 1

Boil 2 to 3 rhubarb stalks in a pot of water for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the stalks after the water has cooled and pour the solution into an airtight container.

Step 3

Allow the solution to sit for one week before pouring it into a spray bottle. Spray directly on the ants.

Boric Acid

Step 1

Mix boric acid powder and sweetened condensed milk into a very thick paste.

Step 2

Roll the paste into balls. Wear gloves since this mixture may cause skin irritation for some people.

Step 3

Place the balls where you have seen ants and where children and pets can't get to it. The ants will take the balls back to their nest and help to eliminate the colony.