Natural Ant Killer

October 29th, 2008 Posted in Ants & Roaches



You’re cooking a pasta dish that smells amazing, and you just can’t wait until it’s time to sit down and eat it, and then all of a sudden…EW!

Nothing kills your appetite quicker than seeing ants making their way across your kitchen counters. They were definitely not invited to this dinner party. In the words of Stephanie Tanner (ala Full House), “How rude!”

You decide to wage war on these party crashers once and for all, safely and naturally.


This article will provide you with information about natural ant killers to aid in your home pest control, such as:


Option 1: Walnuts

Apparently, all it takes to get rid of your ant problems is whole walnuts. Walnuts placed in the shell around ant dwellings deter them because they don’t like the smell.

Pros:

  • Easy and cheap
  • Reusable for cooking purposes

Cons:

  • You’re only repelling the ants, not killing them.
  • Effectiveness isn’t proven.
  • Can poison dogs, so they are not safe for households with poochy pets.


Option 2: Grits

For those of us not born in the deep south, grits consist of coarsely ground corn that is commonly cooked up in a porridge sort of manner and served as a breakfast dish.

Apparently, ants are also fans of grits. A sprinkling of uncooked grits around ant hills and wherever ants dwell will lead ants to eat it and then die as it expands in their stomach and kills them.

Pros:

Cons:

  • The mess. Do you really want sprinkled grits everywhere?
  • It’s a duck killer! Ducks and geese cannot pass gas, so if they feast upon your ant bait, the grits expanding in their stomachs can kill them, much like the ants.
  • There doesn’t seem to be any solid evidence that it actually works.


Option 3: Boric Acid and Sugar Water

Boric acid is a naturally occurring mineral-based ingredient that is poisonous to ants. Sugar water attracts them.

Mix the two together, and you have an instant ant killer!

Pros:

  • Easy and cheap, once again. Are you seeing a pattern?

Cons:

  • You have to make the perfect mixture. If it’s too weak, it won’t kill the ants.
  • Boric acid be poisonous to humans and animals if ingested, so it’s certainly not entirely safe to be using.
  • It takes up to 48 hours or more to kill the invading ants.


Option 4: Cucumber Peels

Ants hate the smell of cucumbers with a passion, apparently.

Leaving out cucumber peels or slices will keep them from coming your way.

Pros:

  • They are really easy to find at a grocery store and relatively inexpensive.
  • You can deter ants, make a salad, and give yourself a facial all at once.
  • Nothing is more natural than a vegetable.

Cons:

  • Once again, you’re not killing the ants, only repelling them.
  • Leaving cut slices of cucumber out is not aesthetically appealing and after a few days? Gross.


Option 5: Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is essentially a dust made from dead algae.

Sprinkling DE where ants dwell will provide a relatively slow kill, as the dust works its way into the ant’s exoskeleton and essentially kills them by dehydration.

Pros:

  • Won’t make too much of a dent in your wallet
  • Widely used and proven to work
  • Non-toxic

Cons:

  • Not a quick-kill product.
  • A white powder a.k.a. a mess waiting to happen.
  • Can be difficult to find.

Also, it’s fairly abrasive. (Remember, it slices into ant exoskeletons.) So, breathing it in is not good for your lungs.

A face mask is recommended when working with it.


Option 6: Don’t Cross the Line!

Apparently, ants don’t like lines of certain things laid in their paths. What sort of things might you ask? Well.

Everything from:

  • Cinnamon
  • Turmeric
  • Ground peppers of all kinds
  • Chalk
  • Salt (This is also used to keep evil spirits away. Get rid of ants and evil in one fell swoop!)
  • Old coffee grinds

Pros:

Cons:

  • Powders. Spices. Coffee Grinds. All over? = MESS
  • None of this has been proven to work. There’s no scientific research that these things keep ants away for good.
  • The line of your method of choice won’t kill your ants. It only sends them searching for other ways to get in.


Option 7: Anteaters

It’s all in the name. An anteater is a relative of the sloth that loves to chow down on ants. They’re the perfect natural ant killer!

Pros:

  • Anteaters will track down ants in your house or yard and chow down. You don’t have to do anything!
  • They will eat over 35,000 ants in a day. Problem solved!

Cons:

  • They are very hard to find. Also, depending on your state’s exotic animal laws, they may be illegal.
  • If you do attain one as a pet, they are difficult to care for.
  • They’ll probably cost you around a cool five grand.
  • Anteaters do not destroy ant colonies, because they prefer to come back later and feed on the same ant hill.


Option 8: White Vinegar

White vinegar is a fast and easy way to rid yourself of ants. Just fill up a spray bottle and spray directly on the offending ants and their paths.

Pros:

  • In your local grocery store
  • Non-toxic and safe to use around pets and kids

Cons:

  • Vinegar stinks, especially when sprayed in large quantities from a spray bottle.
  • This solution is only temporary, as the vinegar wears off in a few days and must be consistently re-applied to keep ants away.


The Best Natural Ant Killer: EcoSMART Organic Insecticides

EcoSMART has a line of organic insecticides created for your safety and peace of mind. The ingredients in EcoSMART are comprised of all natural ingredients like rosemary and cinnamon oils in an effective formula that’s proven to work.

The FDA regards EcoSMART ingredients as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), as they are all food grade materials. And unlike those home remedies, EcoSMART works fast.

Pros:

  • Leaves a fresh smell behind instead of a nasty stench
  • Safe to use around children and pets
  • Contains no harmful chemicals
  • Eco-friendly
  • Easy to use

Cons:

Are there any? It’s easy, fast, safe, and efficient. It’s also been proven to work on bugs of all kinds.


Caitlin Leopold


  1. 107 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 12/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers!

  2. By Lynda Romero on Dec 18, 2008

    Hey! I know that I would love to get rid of the pesky creatures! I have tried everything and still have a problem

  3. By Mary Sizemore on Dec 30, 2008

    My yard has more anthills than grass right now, I’d love to get rid of them naturally rather than chemically (which is why they’re still here, I won’t use chemicals).

  4. By jessica on Mar 16, 2009

    This is a great site i needed help with my homework because we have to do an assinemt on how to keep ants out of your sugar bowl great work

  5. By EcoSMART Alyse on Mar 18, 2009

    Jessica,

    we’re glad to help.

    Mary & Lynda,

    we hope you’ll try EcoSMART and let us know how it works out =)

  6. By Thomas on Mar 27, 2009

    You do not say whether the colony gets eliminated or just that the individual ants get eliminated. We want to avoid reoccurences.

  7. By Jim on Apr 18, 2009

    ANYTHING that will SAFELY and EFFECTIVELY rid me of my ants is a noooo-brainer….

  8. By Stephanie on Apr 22, 2009

    I am curious if this will work for us…. We have been doing pest treatments for the last year and I was told that the perimeter treatment isn’t really intended to get rid of the ants in my kitchen. Apparently they are Sugar Ants & Odor Ants. Nether are typically included in the general treatments that you can get. I think they actually like the Fabuloso cleaner that I have been using as they have been more prevalent since I started using it. I have tried the vinegar and it didn’t seem to make any difference…. They have started showing up in our bathrooms now too and I just can’t figure out where they are coming from.

  9. By Dee on May 7, 2009

    I have tried everything, grits, cinnamon, red pepper, ant spray, windex, none of it keeps them away. The only thing I’ve found of any help are those ant mound killers for the floor, however I have two dogs and a baby who can get ahold of them. I had been searching to find and eco friendly ant solution, but the stores don’t carry them. I would love to try this product.

  10. By Ed on May 25, 2009

    We’re using EcoSMART; it works but only if you spray directly on them. Krud Kutter spray cleaner works just as well if not better; at least they don’t go over the same spot after I’ve sprayed it.

    I just went and got grits; we’ll see how that works. We don’t have ducks in San Diego so I don’t have to worry about them.

  11. By Pat Meinke on May 26, 2009

    This is a fabulous blog. We have been totally invaded by ants in our pantry. We have a 109 year old house, but that is no excuse. I have been trying to find natural ways of eliminating them as we have 6 senior rescue dogs. I am going to try some of these natural remedies, but would love to try the EcoSMART products.

    Do your products work outside as well? We have alot of ants outside also. Any suggestions for carpenter bees also?

  12. By Ken Lund on Jun 16, 2009

    You think white vinegar smells, wait until to spray this around doors and windows on the exterior of the house. OMG! It is overwhelming and not in a pleasant way. I used both the ant and wasp spray. The ants seemed to rather enjoy it. The wasps just got mad and went after me.

    It did not seem very effective and I do not believe I killed a single critter with it.

  13. By Ken Lund on Jun 16, 2009

    I do really appreciate the attempt to make a useful environmentally friendly product though. Don’t stop trying.

  14. By Danielle Williams on Jun 19, 2009

    We just moved into a house that has a bug problem due to poor cleaning by the previous tenants and our landlord suggested the typical sprays and chemicals. Instead, I have tried most of the “natural remedies” found online and unfortunately none of them seem to work well. The vinegar irritates them and if I spray it on them directly it does kill them but it is actually wearing away at my paint and they just come back the next day. We have used peppermint oil and bay leaves taped to their entry points, nothing happened. My husband caught ants doing “snow angels” in our Borax traps so that idea failed. I have tried cinammon and I can actually hear the little nuisances laughing at my futile attempts. Now, I think they have told the other insects what pushovers we are and every day a new variety shows up on our floors or counters to add to our feeling of hopelessness. I am pregnant and I have a 3-year-old son who is into everything and a lab that eats anything, chemicals are not an option. I use enviromentally friendly and chemically free cleaning supplies so I knew there had to be a pesticide out there with the same claim. Unfortunately, the stores I have been to look at me like I’m crazy when I ask for a safe way to get rid of the pests in my house. I heard about EcoSmart on the radio and I did an immediate search online. I hope to try EcoSmart as soon as possible and start showing the insects in our house that we are not the easy targets that they think we are.

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  16. By Beth on Jul 9, 2009

    I can’t wait to try your products !

  17. By Deneen Wright on Jul 9, 2009

    I’m glad you’ve made an environmentally friendly product that’s will kill ants and not harm your yard. I read about using salt to kill ants and it worked great but ruins the grass where we put it. Should have tried your product first then I wouldn’t have brown patches in my yard. Oh well, I learned something anyway. Thanks for letting me share.

  18. By Catie Shafer on Jul 9, 2009

    I NEED to try this! We have ants that have found their way in, and they are driving me nuts. I was told to try borax and powdered sugar but it is still not working. With kids and pets I have to be careful with what I use. Either way I will probably be giving this stuff a try. Thanks!

  19. By Tina on Jul 9, 2009

    We never use chemicals to get rid of anything in our yard or gardens we are allways looking for a allnatural way to get rid of the unwanted bugs and weeds in a enviromently friendly way.

  20. By Meghan Mak on Jul 9, 2009

    I would love to try this! I have ants building a nest in my vegetable garden, and they are killing my seedlings in the process!

  21. By anita herron on Jul 10, 2009

    THIS SOUNDS GREAT! I HAVE A 1YEAR OLD AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SAFE TO USE AROUND HIM (HE IS STILL IN THE CRAWLING STAGE).

  22. By Adam Allman on Jul 10, 2009

    We have a baby crawling and rolling around all over the floor. We are looking for a safe, effective, and organic ant killer. What is the best way to use it?

  23. By Linda Goodsir on Jul 12, 2009

    I have several ant colonies on my yard that I am trying to get rid of. I have used powders but the ants just move to a different location. I have used corn meal (someone told me this would work) but a week later the colonies are thriving better than before. Please help!!

  24. By Candace on Jul 13, 2009

    I have tried the spray and it works. I wish I could get rid of the ants in my home for good though.

  25. By Val Lang on Jul 14, 2009

    I am into the “totally natural” options. these little creatures keep coming back if there is ONE crumb out anywhere in the house (sugar ants). I have tried the borax wall, but that was not as effective as just vacuuming them up (every single day, numerous times a day!) I want to try something else-not Ortho- yuck!

  26. By Maryann Watkins on Jul 15, 2009

    Ants, ants, ants! So far, the little critters aren’t in my house but they are ALL over my backyard. I’m desperate, having tried all the “natural” remedies from vinegar to boiling water to grits. I will NOT use anything toxic because of my dogs. Help!

  27. By Shelina on Jul 16, 2009

    This is so cool to have bug killer that won’t hurt my dog. She is very inquisitive and licks every thing- even Ants!!! I love that this will kill ants but not my dog.

  28. By Delia Gonzales on Jul 22, 2009

    I’m very excited and eager to try anything that is safe for indoors and out. You had me at “safe for pets and children”. But before I can get this EcoSMART, I am curious as hell to try out the grits! If it doesn’t work, I can always cook whats left.

  29. By Kris Roland on Jul 29, 2009

    Living in Phoenix, AZ, the ant problem never stops. Rather than make it my full-time job to kill the ants around our house, I’d love to use a product that is safe for people, animals, and the environment!

  30. By cody olson on Aug 22, 2009

    Hello I have read your ads for this Ecosmart product for ants! I live in Lake Havasu Az. As of right now we are having an ant problem! I wouldnt mind testing your products! Also we have a swimming pool I wouldnt want to get any harmfull chemicals in there either,we do have water bugs! do you have anything for those and crickits? Thanks! Cody Olson.

  31. By Ralph Siemion on Aug 23, 2009

    This is the first day I have used EcoSmart ant killer. The smell is not very pleasant. In fact it is overwhelming and is giving me a headache. Does anyone know how long it takes for the smell to go away?

  32. By Kathy Lankford on Aug 24, 2009

    I have many kinds of ants, sugar ants, fire ants, small red ants that sting like crazy, carpenter ants dropping in off the ceiling and also the cow ants.
    I have sprayed, dusted, poured hot water on the mounds, yet I still have ants everywhere.
    My little dog now chases them and eats them.
    I’m not at all sure how safe that is for him with me spraying and dusting all around the outside of the house.
    I need something nox toxic to animals since I have cats and dogs. Preferrably something that doesn’t have an offensive odor. I can’t vacate my house to have pest control come.

  33. By Mr. Daniel Peru on Sep 1, 2009

    I have a HUGE ant problem. The house I live in was built in the 1950’s and I have an infestation of ants from under the flooring in the bathroom, hall-way, and periodically my small office. The ants are CONSTANTLY in & on my bathtub as well as in long trails from 1 point to another along the entire linen closet. My mother whom I live with has severe COPD and requires 24 hr day oxygen; therefore I need something that is sympathetic to the needs of those with medical problems and that is non toxic to my pet as well. I have used salt and some bottled products from my local home building supply store. ANY and ALL help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance.

  34. By Charles Miller on Sep 5, 2009

    I have an ant problem as well. They seem to come through cracks in the window panel and they form lines all across my walls. I do not want to try many of the products out on the market, I would love to try this product out.

  35. By Sharon Fewell on Oct 25, 2009

    I have had problems with roaches and ants since I moved into my house almost 2 yrs ago. I have had pest control guys out and they put stuff under the cabinets but the roaches are still here. They even come out and stay out in the daytime. I have ants all over the place outside that they decide to live in my truck. I am so tired of the battle. Maybe this stuff will actually do the trick.

  36. By Sharon on Dec 10, 2009

    I’d like to try it.

  37. By Chua Zhi Xuan on Feb 10, 2010

    I have ants all over my house!I just can’t find a way to get rid of them!I going to try the cucumber peels though.

  38. By Iris Kaminski on Mar 3, 2010

    would love to try. I do not want to have a professional terminator at my home, since I have cats kids etc. I have small home ants for over a few years now, so its about time!

  39. By Trish on Mar 27, 2010

    I’m all for the natural approach because I have a cat and a dog, but I was so upset by the ants in our basement right by the garage door that I sprayed a line of Clorox Cleanup around the trim by the floor and closed the door. I opened it a couple days later and they haven’t been back since. Weeks ago too. I had a few trying to enter our kitchen from a place in the trim by the floor and I again used Clorox Cleanup spray all along and part way under the trim right before bed. It spent the whole night drying and has again kept the ants away permanently. since I sprayed it right under the the board (between the linoleum and the trim) it didn’t have a huge chance to leak all over the floor causing issues. The area smelled like bleach for a day or so, but it was worth it for the ant problem. I saw one walking on my cat’s face this morning, and from where I don’t know!! They aren’t coming in from the 2 spots I cleared, so now I may have a new one. Need something natural and pet friendly………

  40. By Laura T on Apr 5, 2010

    I have an ant problem in my home, so I am going to try your home remedies until I get the EcoSMART Ant Killer. I will not use harmful chemicals in my home, so this is perfect! I’m also going to look at your products for my garden. Thank you!

  41. By Carrol A on Apr 6, 2010

    We have had problems with house ants for 2 years now and have tried everything. NOTHING works and I would love to find something natural to keep them away FOREVER! I have 3 dogs and birds, so I need to be really careful and mindful of what I use. HELP!!

  42. By Rebecca Scott on Apr 6, 2010

    It’s so awesome to find an ant killer that won’t harm my little girl or my dog!

  43. By Diane on Apr 12, 2010

    I noticed an ant problem again in my home. But having 2 dogs and 3 cats, did not want to use anything toxic. I tried your product and within a day, the only ants I see are the dead ones. So far, so good. And there is no offensive smell, just rosemary/cinnamon!

  44. By EcoSMART Megan on Apr 13, 2010

    Dear Diane,

    Great news! Thanks for the feedback.

  45. By Rob on Apr 14, 2010

    I can’t find this product locally. the “store locator” indicated walmart & home depot, neither of which carry the stuff )-:

    And, for what ever reason, wally world pulled it from the shelf.

  46. By Rob on Apr 14, 2010

    we’ve tried every other product & company available to deal with the ants. the house is on a slab and they come in through multiple locations. Bait, drilling, spraying, …all failures. Orkin, Truly Nolan the same.

    A friend had luck with the ecosmart, but walmart, where he got it, no longer carries it.

  47. By EcoSMART Megan on Apr 15, 2010

    Dear Rob,

    If your local stores no longer carry it, I suggest ordering it online.

    Click here for more information about our Ant & Roach Killer and to purchase it directly from EcoSMART.

  48. By Stephanie on Apr 16, 2010

    My poor 2 year old got attacked by fire ants today. He has bites all over his hands. We just moved and our new backyard has several ant hills. Will this product work outside?! Please help!!!

  49. By EcoSMART Megan on Apr 20, 2010

    Dear Stephanie,

    Yes, the Ant & Roach Killer is for indoor and outdoor use!

  50. By Joel Johnson on Apr 22, 2010

    Would love to try it at the park close to the house.

  51. By Art on Apr 22, 2010

    Have TX ants & am ready to try anything natural! Don’t want to hurt the dog or kill the grass. Just want to kill the ants that develp mounds after every good rainstorm here in TX Gulf area. Thanks for bringing this product to my attention.

  52. By cheryl Stewart on Apr 26, 2010

    I am looking for a natural way to kill sweet ants in my house. Last year in the bathrooms, this year in my kitchen. We have a dog so I don’t want anything that could hurt him or my family. We also have 2 or 3 ant hills outside in the yard I would like to get rid of.
    Cheryl

  53. By Michelle on May 20, 2010

    Wow, what a great product! I have been looking for a natural ant killer for some time. Also, I am very impressed with the entire organic pesticide/herbicide product line. About time someone started making some without man-made, harmful chemicals that actually costs about the same as the other brands!

  54. By Christy on Jun 11, 2010

    I basically live on top of an ant hill… We have so many ants and just when we get them off one area, they have invaded another. The biggest problem is in the kitchen.. They dont make visible ant hills in our yard but it is never ending!!!!!! HELP

  55. By Jennifer McKinzy on Jul 5, 2010

    I am so excited to try this product!!! I have been searching for something that will be safe for my family! I tried cinnamon- didn’t really work- plus I’d rather use that to bake with!!!

  56. By marlene on Aug 11, 2010

    have all kinds of ants, in my yard. can not use chemicals due one of my dogs is allergic. need to kill these things they bite me and my dogs. have tried everything borax acid, mothballs, hot spices.

  57. By Mattana Suansawang on Nov 9, 2010

    I have so many ant hills in my yard and come into my dining room. Whenever I put foods on the kitchen counter, then they come. I would love to use the natural product to get rid of those ants.

  58. By Big Reese on Jan 19, 2011

    I have tried everything and nothing seems to works. As soon as the lights go off, they come out. I heard about this product on the radio some time ago so I can wait to give it a try.

  59. By Tom from Arizona on Mar 22, 2011

    Hello tried the ECOSMART Weed & Grass Killer. After 1 hour of spraying weeds in backyard can tell all the weeds are dying. I have two dogs and one cat, and now I don’t have to worry about them going in the backyard after spraying!!

    Also have had problems with ants and going to treat the backyard with the ECOSMART HOME & PEST CONTROL before they get out of hand this year.

  60. By Dan Di Cerbo on Mar 25, 2011

    I came across the EcoSMART website while searching for natural ant killer. The ants I am dealing with are rather big and getting more numerous. I am looking for something natural because we have enough toxic chemicals to deal with.

    I would LOVE to test EcoSMART!

  61. By Jordan on Mar 30, 2011

    We have ants everywhere but dont want to buy poison. Would love to test product and provide feedback!

  62. By Gina on Apr 8, 2011

    We’re new to TN and have encountered ants…and lots of them. We have two young children and would love to try something child-safe to get rid of those pesky ants!

  63. By Bruce on Apr 17, 2011

    Am very grateful that this product exists. Have been looking for this as so many people I work with are chemically sensitive, and others just aren’t aware that “traditional” pesticides are as damaging as they are. I would love to test this and also have my clients sample it as well.

    Thank you!

  64. By Ric Griffith on Apr 19, 2011

    Please help me…I am infested with these little black house ants…..my dad called them sugar ants. I have 5 cats and one cocker spanial in the house. So I got to use something safe for them. Please help me before the ants take us all away.

  65. By Traci on Apr 22, 2011

    I stumbled across this site looking for pet safe ant killer. I am so glad I found this site, I just hope our local Wal-Mart has it! We have a litter of Doxie pups and we found a ton of ants crawling on their food when we came home today…EW EW EW!!!! Do you have a fly killer too? I have 6 horses that I am trying to find a safe way to keep the flies down in the barn and so far NOTHING has worked!

  66. By Israe on Apr 25, 2011

    We tried ecosmart and it worked since the first moment but the smell is very strong !

    Do you have an odorless version?

  67. By Doug P on Apr 25, 2011

    My mother in law has an RV that we are unable to park in the preferred location due to the number of ants in the area. We would love something she could use to rid this location of ants and allow her to park the RV as she desires. Will this work for her?

  68. By mark glass on May 10, 2011

    We have trails of ants going after everything they can get their little hands and feet on – we would love to be sampliers of your product – thanks so much and have a sparkling day :O)

  69. By gerald on May 14, 2011

    Ants, mostly fire ants, are big problem in yard and garden. Will check stores close to me if not found will order online.

  70. By Christina Lenegar on May 17, 2011

    I have tried almost everything their driving me crazy!!!

  71. By Justin on May 25, 2011

    I would like to try EcoSMART in my room. These ants will not give up.

  72. By Stephanie on May 30, 2011

    This is very interesting. There are several options we are going to try. We need something that won’t hurt an infant or 2 dogs. Thanks for the many options.

  73. By Robin on Jun 9, 2011

    I just want to say I LOVE this product. Our house started to get taken over by the ants this spring and we didnt know what to do as we have small dogs and cats and didnt want to use anything that they might get into and hurt them. When I got to Home Depot and saw the EcoSmart Ant/Roach Spray I was unsure if it would really work but I thought it’s worth a try. Once we sprayed it, the ants were gone within 30 minutes, I couldnt believe it, that was 4-5weeks ago and they havnt return and our pets are SAFE! I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to use a safe organic pesticide.

  74. By David and Tynia Rich on Jun 12, 2011

    We have been looking for a few yrs for a product like this. We live in the North Idaho area and would love greatly to become a tester of this product. Thank you

  75. By Studio603 on Jun 13, 2011

    It’s summertime in the southwest… ants everywhere…
    I would love to try your product to try and get rid of these lil monsters…

  76. By Will Welsh on Jun 18, 2011

    Terrible ant problem by our water garden with Koi fish. Don’t want to use anything that will eventually run off the yard and into our pond harming or killing our fish… I’m hoping your ant killer product will be effective and safe for fish as well as dogs!

  77. By Julie on Jun 20, 2011

    I refuse to have toxic products in my home. I’ll be trying this as soon as I can get it delivered.

  78. By Rolf Moan on Jun 21, 2011

    Hey I was just searching for what variety of ant killing substances were out there. Have used the little ant traps but wanted to see what might be a non toxic or at least organic version to try. A few hills find there way to our lawn each year and this year my pile of planks for walking between the garden rows has been a new stomping grounds for the little buggers. If I am the 76th comment, would like to know if my trial will arrive for use this summer (like anytime as close to now as possible would be great…expedited, over night, jet-pack delivery…whatever method would be fine). Thanks again for the choices you seem to have to help get rid of those cute, tiny, delicate, NASTY ANTS!

  79. By Maria on Jun 23, 2011

    Friend told me about EcoSMART, said it works…but I can’t find it in any stores around me. Interested in trying it.

  80. By trishden on Jun 26, 2011

    Hey thanks for this. Ants are bad this year. I have teeny tiny ones and the big huge ones. I’ll have to look for your product but in the meantime I may use some grits. I have one lone Artichoke plant in my garden that was doing well and then I noticed the outer leaves at the base started to droop and there is like an anthill right there at the base of the plant. Some grits should do the trick.

  81. By Justin on Jun 29, 2011

    We just moved to Florida and have a dog. As you know this area has alot of roaches and ants. I would love to try both your ant and roach killer. Great idea!

  82. By rebecca marra on Jul 5, 2011

    This looks like a great alternative. My husband and I are in the process of buying a house and noticed that there are ants all over outside. I found this because we would like to be able to use a spray for ants and spiders that wont effect our puppy as she likes to stick her nose in everything we do. Hopefully I can find this product in a local store!

  83. By Jason Pertile on Jul 7, 2011

    I’m currently trying to sell my home in Northville Michigan and I’m having an ant issue in my back yard. Like one of the previous posts says I have more ant hills than lawn at this point. It also seems like every time open a door to the outside they are just waiting to get in. I have tried the major name brand and it seems to work for a few weeks then it washes away and they’re back. I would love to try something natural.

  84. By Julie Kosik on Jul 12, 2011

    We raise livestock for FFA and we have been infested twice now with ants getting into our Crimped barley for our heifer. We love to find out if we could get rid of the ants and save the barley. And can the fly repellent be used directly on animals?

  85. By Jenny on Jul 12, 2011

    We have three cats inside, and have had three cats dropped off outside. I’m looking for a safe way to get rid of pests that won’t hurt my kids or the cats.

  86. By Betty B. on Jul 19, 2011

    We are full-time RVers, living/working in a campground in southeastern Illinois this summer. Have been invaded by tiny ants that apparently can fly! They do not have “trails”, they just seem to appear, 1 or 2 at a time, out of nowhere. And on any surface- the wall, the table, my arm, the computer screen, my glasses, etc. We have tried several “natural” remedies, with very limited success. My fear is they will go with us when we leave here. Help!

  87. By Bev M. on Jul 29, 2011

    Hummmmmmmmm, Just by reading this blog I didn’t know that there are many other ways to either kill or deter ants. Here in Philly where it is really hot right now, it seems as though these ants want shelter in our home. It is so hard to get rid of them and perhaps going the natural route is in fact the best way.

  88. By Renee Taylor on Jul 31, 2011

    Love EcoSMART, kills on contact. The only complaint is the very strong odor. Smells like cold medicine. While it is not a bad smell it is VERY STRONG even when spraying a small amount the strong odor lingers.

  89. By Glenn on Aug 5, 2011

    My family is under attack by Argentinian ants. They are biting us often and leave nasty welts. Our yard is planted in natives and attracts many birds, insects and animals that we do not want to poison trying to get rid of the ants. I would like to test your EcoSMART non chemical ant killer. It sounds like a good alternative.

  90. By Rebecca on Aug 5, 2011

    We’ve been battling ants all summer. I hate the scents of the store bought toxic sprays and we have small kids and dogs. Can’t wait to try this product!

  91. By Jeremy Meyer on Aug 11, 2011

    I am definitely interested in being a tester for your product. I have tried the boric acid bait on our small brown ants for about 2 weeks and it hasn’t made a dent yet. I’m increasing the strength of the bait, so we’ll see. Otherwise, I make my own mint-based spray to kill ants as needed, and I’m using cinnamon and vinegar to repel, but them keep coming back. I hope the boric acid will eventually do the trick, but I’m ready to try EcoSMART.

  92. By Leigh Hope on Aug 16, 2011

    I have tried an “Eco” organic spray through a pest control company, and it did work on most bugs!!! It has been several months since the application, and we now have an ant problem in our bathroom. The pest control company was bought out by another company that does not carry the safe non-harsh spray option. I like vinegar. It does deter them. I understand that we need to kill the queen. I can try the tips of pepper, cucumber, etc. If EcoSmart can get to the root of the problem, I will be a dedicated, loyal and very verbal fan!

  93. By Kati on Aug 18, 2011

    Ants on the kitchen counter are driving me crazy. I need a product that is safe to use in the kitchen. Can your product help me?

  94. By becky on Aug 19, 2011

    I’m intrigued. Is there any access to the results of the tests conducted?

  95. By Kevin McIntire on Aug 21, 2011

    I have a number of BIG BLACK ANT colonies in my yard and garden. A number of these reside at the edge of my sidewalk, burrowing back towards the house. I have tried numerous methods of eliminating these ant colonies, all to no avail. Our dog’s are always getting bit on the feet by these ant’s, and I would really like a non-toxic method of getting rid of them.

    Thanks

  96. By Erik on Sep 1, 2011

    Is this product harmful to snakes? I have a pet snake and snakes are sensitive to odors. I have an ant problem and am looking for an insecticide that is safe around reptiles. I can’t find this information anywhere on your site, or the can.

  97. By Gita Dhir on Sep 1, 2011

    Bought the house about 12 years ago. Ants in one corner of the kitchen- so caulked the hole. Used pesticide back then and it essentially controlled them for a while. Tried the Taro baits as well- no fun watching tons of ants feast and me having no idea whether it is actually working or if they are just getting fed. No longer will use harsh chemicals- would have loved if this site had posted peoples actual response to their use of the product- Would like to try EcoSMART products if they work as advertised with only natural non-toxic ingredients. My 11 month old crawler son has struck up a friendship with some of the ants- not my idea of a healthy play date- call me old-fashioned but really?

  98. By Arno van Wyk on Sep 2, 2011

    Hallo there.
    Been struggling with ants around the house and in vegetable garden. Trying out some of the tips you gave.Will see what happens.

    Arno

  99. By Tiffany on Sep 3, 2011

    Help! I need to get rid of squash bugs & I’m not winning the battle!

  100. By Katura on Sep 21, 2011

    I live in Texas and ants are a problem around here. I’m having a hard time getting rid of them, especially since the chemical-based ant killers are cat killers, too.

  101. By Jeremy Ledlie on Sep 29, 2011

    I am an American who lives in the Caribbean going to school. As you can imagine it is tropical paradise and all creatures seem to love it. I have a huge ant problem as does EVERYONE, spiders, centipedes (majorly huge problem here they’re everywhere, along with lots of other creatures. I keep a lighter on the counter to burn the ant trail at least 5 times a day because the just run ramped here. I also have my dog here and the only thing you can buy on the island is something called “BOP” which not only kills everything living but is also carcinogenic YIPPIE lets all get cancer and live bug free……. NOT. Someone please help the bugs are getting old and I dont use BOP so im stuck with the good old fire method of killing ants

    Jeremy

  102. By Building Materials on Oct 1, 2011

    You must be very careful when using the chemicals. I would give this product a go. It seems to do the trick.

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