Ants

Borax is often confused with boric acid. Until this morning, I was also confused. When I wrote this guide to use borax for roach control, I used borax and boric acid interchangeably. But borax isn’t the same as boric acid. Thankfully, a reader corrected me. Here’s what I’ve learned in my research about these two …

So you have some ants in your kitchen? Most ants aren’t harmful, but they are annoying. Using essential oil to repel ants is a natural and expensive method. Here’s what essential oils repel ants. The best essential oils for ants include cinnamon, lemongrass, clove, peppermint, thyme, patchouli, and cedarwood. Some of these repel ants, others …

While a vacuum might cure some ant problems, carpenter ants are different. They are like termites and can damage your home. If you find carpenter ants in your home, you’ll need to learn how to get rid of carpenter ants. Here are natural, chemical, and preventative methods to get rid of and kill carpenter ants. …

Ants can be a real headache for homeowners, especially when they’re sugar ants. To get rid of sugar ants, you’ll need to know what they are, how they scavenge, and which extermination methods are most effective against their species. Here’s how to get rid of sugar ants. Consider this your all-purpose guide to identifying and …

Carpenter ants live in forested areas around the world. They can be aggressive when defending their nest. Do carpenter ants bite? And how serious is the bite of a carpenter ant? Here are the signs of a carpenter ant bite and how to treat it. As well as when to see a doctor and how …

Whether you love camping and hiking or prefer spending time relaxing in your yard, you need to keep your eyes peeled for flying ants that bite. Flying ants usually only fly for a short time and only during mating season. Do flying ants bite? Yes, these ants can and do bite humans, which is why …

Ants are one of the most plentiful animals on the planet. There are more than 10 quintillion individual ants. What eats ants? If you’re tired of being overrun by ants in your yard, this list of animals that eat ants might help. Attract ant predators and you’ll have fewer ants. Animals that eat ants include …