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How to Kill Ants Without Pesticides. Ants are a frustrating garden pest because they come in great numbers, especially during warm weather and rainy months. You can use non-chemical methods to kill ants at their source (their anthill) and around your garden. Natural methods are effective but do not work as quickly as chemical insect control methods work. Be prepared to apply natural methods of ant control daily, until your ant problem is gone.
Read MoreHow to Use Lavendar As a Natural Spider Repellent. Lavender is a natural spider repellent that is nontoxic to humans and plants. You can use it on yourself and your pets to prevent spider and tick bites, as well as around the house and in your garden to repel spiders. A study in the Acta Phytopathologica et Entomologica Hungarica Journal found that French lavender oil was toxic to mites, which are a type of spider. A 2 percent solution of lavender oil worked the best against spotted spiders, according to a report made by the Certified Organic Associations of BC (COABC). The 2 percent solution is strong enough to repel spiders, yet gentle enough not to harm plants, pets or people. The recipes included here make a solution that is roughly 2 percent lavender oil.
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