Defenders Natural Ant and Insect Control for Lawns and Patios, 600g

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Sprinkle powder repellents or use a spray bottle to spray liquid repellents around possible entry points into your home such as windows, doors, vents, or pipes. Rake or otherwise disturb the aboveground anthill to give you clearer access to the vast underground nest. Pungent repellents like vinegar and essential oils are great for masking pheromone trails leading into your home or outdoor living space. The pest control experts will place the bait near the infested surfaces and then wait for the insects to ingest it and bring it back to the rest of the colony. It might seem easy to get rid of ants in your backyard, but be sure you’re not also getting rid of your grass at the same time!

All commercial ant baits contain toxic chemicals, so don’t place them somewhere a young child or pet can get to them. In my experience, the Ortho Home Defense was the most effective lawn ant treatment that I used, it was extremely easy to apply and I saw results within a week! If you are going to use this option, either pour some bait down each funnel or carry out an area application when dry overnight weather is guaranteed.After a few days, the powder can be swept into the lawn, but I usually wait until the anthill has been vacated or the ants in the lawn are dead. However, when mixed with water as a solution and used in moderation, the acidity is usually diluted enough to not harm the grass significantly. Additionally, this type of ant is known to be resilient, which makes it withstand mild insect treatments. It’s always good practice to inspect your lawn and determine the different aspects that attract insects in the first place. Since ants usually appear in summer when we are mowing regularly, it is advisable to brush or rake away the soil when it is dry.

So, while they can be more harmful, they might be easier to get rid of than a 7,000 strong black ant colony. Here at DIY Gardening, we follow a detailed, rigorous process to create content that is helpful, factually correct and meets the highest standard of integrity. As we know the ant hills are nothing more than excavated soil that has been left on the surface of your lawn. I’ll admit, people do look at me strangely when they see me hoovering the lawn but it works a treat! Remember that pesticides can harm other beneficial insects and wildlife so it's best to avoid using them if possible.This ready to use barrier spray should be applied evenly over Ant prone surfaces, such as door entrances, window sills, cracks, crevices and around foundations, until moist.

Aerate and dethatch annually to improve circulation in your soil and give the grass’s roots better access to water and nutrients. Those ants are following a trail of pheromones, aka an “ant trail,” that a scout ant in the colony created to lead other ants to a food source. Permethrin will kill any crawling insect and some flying, such as wasps, butterflies and bees, so I suggest only using it when there’s no other choice.Not only can these be unsightly, become a trip hazard, and make mowing difficult, but they can also cause root damage to the grass plant below ground. Spread more powder around your home’s foundation and any potential entry points (windows, doors, vents, etc) to keep ants from getting into your home.