There are several how-tos that talk about how you can kill ants. You can find them by searching “how to kill ants” in a search engine. However, few of them talk about the best way to get rid of ants immediately. This is a guide that will hopefully help you figure out how to eliminate the ants, instantly.We ALL hate ants. I know you’ve had that experience of walking out of the kitchen to discover an ant trail on the floor by the breakfast table. You reach down and stomp a couple ants, only to have another wave instantly rush in to replace them. One day when I discovered this phenomenon, I got sick of having ants inside my house, and decided to hunt down a solution to get rid of them for good!Ants can be a huge nuisance and cause a lot of damage. They might not seem like much but are capable of causing a lot of damage to your house and furnishings, which is why many people want to get rid of ants as quickly as possible. There are many different techniques that some people claim to be effective; however most of those techniques are likely to be ineffective at best. So this article will give you the information you need in order to find out how you can get rid of ants instantly without having to spend any money.
How To Kill Ants Instantly
Borax
Borax. It’s a natural mineral and is used as an insecticide, pesticide and ant killer. It’s also a natural ant repellent and deterrent.
Borax is found in the form of boron, which occurs naturally in the environment and has been used for centuries to control fleas, ticks, ants by affecting their nervous systems. In order for this to work effectively against ants you need to make sure that there isn’t any oil or grease around because it will interfere with your efforts at controlling them effectively on your property. Borax can be purchased at any hardware store or grocery store where they sell cleaning supplies like Comet cleanser which contains borax as one of its ingredients along with soap flakes
Ammonia
Ammonia is a powerful cleaner that can kill ants instantly. It’s toxic to humans and pets, however: It can cause skin irritation and respiratory problems when it comes in contact with your skin or lungs. It’s also not recommended for use on plants or the environment because of its toxicity to those things as well—but it is safe for use around children and pets if properly diluted (that means mixing it with water).
Ammonia works by soaking up the liquids in an ant’s body so that they die from dehydration overnight at room temperature. The process takes longer than some other methods we’ll discuss later on, but it works! You may have already known this information about ammonia since you’ve probably used it before at home.
Baking Soda and Powdered Sugar
If you’ve got a small ant problem and don’t want to use harsh, toxic chemicals, this is your best bet. Mix equal parts baking soda and powdered sugar together, creating what’s called “bait” for the ants (powdered sugar is delicious). Sprinkle it around the area where you see ants—you’ll need to move them before they realize that it’s not food. After leaving this concoction on an ant-friendly surface overnight, come back to find that most of the ants are dead or dying by morning!
White Vinegar
White vinegar is a natural ant killer and can be used to kill ants instantly. Mix 1 part white vinegar with 3 parts water in a spray bottle, then spray directly onto the ants. Let it sit for 5 minutes before washing the area with water.
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- A spray can be made by combining one teaspoon of sugar with a quarter-cup of water in a spray bottle and shaking it well. The ants take the sugar back to their nest, where it will be consumed by larvae and thus kill them.
- An effective bait can be prepared by mixing 3 tablespoons of borax with 1 cup of honey and placing measured amounts outside on the ground near ant trails or in areas where you suspect ant activity (you may use other sweeteners, such as maple syrup). The ants will carry this mixture back to their nests where it will poison their workers and young alike over time, ultimately leading to colony collapse if enough borax is used.*
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- Attracts & Kills – Kills common household ants including acrobat, crazy, ghost, little black, odorous house, pavement, and other sweet-eating ants
- Kills the Ants You See & the Ones You Don’t – As worker ants discover the bait, they share it with the rest of the colony to eliminate them all
- Works Fast – You should see a significant decrease in the number of ants visiting the bait stations within just a few days
- Ready to Use – Place the bait stations, watch it attract ants, and eliminate the entire colony
- Use Throughout Your Home – Place stations near areas where you’ve seen ant activity including along baseboards, in corners, on counters, and more
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Height | 4.5 Inches |
Width | 6.6 Inches |
Length | 1.2 Inches |
Weight | 0.27 Pounds |
- Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand kills ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks and other listed bugs; the formula is odor free, won’t stain, and keeps listed bugs out
- KILLS BUGS INSIDE: Kills those annoying home-invading insects, including ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, beetles, silverfish, centipedes and millipedes
- KEEPS BUGS OUTSIDE: Creates a bug barrier that will kill bugs you have and prevents new bugs for up to 12 months (applies to ants, roaches and spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces)
- NO STAINING OR STINK: This spray can be used indoors and out, leaves no residue, and has no odor; people and pets may re-enter treated areas after spray has dried
- WAND MAKES APPLICATION EASY: The Comfort Wand eliminates hand fatigue, and there’s no pumping required, making it easy to spray along your home’s perimeter–indoors and outside
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Color | White |
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Height | 4.88 Inches |
Width | 12 Inches |
Length | 8.95 Inches |
Weight | 0.73 Pounds |
- Safe
- Extra Concentrated for Long-Lasting Protection
- Natural Ingredients Proven Effective in the Real World
- Large 16oz Bottle
- Powerful Essential Oil
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Weight | 1 Pounds |
- Kills the ants you see and the ants you don’t
- Pre filled bait stations are ready to use
- Contains borax
- Flexible placement: in the ground using the stakes or on decks, or in garages or basements without using the stakes
- Patented station protects the bait from the elements, prevents it from drying out
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Color | Clear |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 8 Inches |
Width | 5.18 Inches |
Length | 5.18 Inches |
Weight | 0.667 Pounds |