Flying_V_Goddess

There's a bit of an ant problem where I live. I don't think its nessicarly a HUGE problem, but its big enough where I'm concerned. I'm starting my seedlings in my bedroom closet in March and I'm a little worried the ants will reek havoc on my plants. Any suggestions on how to control the ants?

Charlee

Cinnamon....they hate it and won't cross a line of it. Hope that helps!

Lisanne

I've heard borax works, too.

JJs

bay leaves

marsye

I use Terro. They eat it and take it back to the nest and die!

Moonpi

I've used borax before. One remedy I heard recently for fire ants is to put a spoonful of grits on the mound. It is supposed to dry the buggers out from the inside. I haven't tried that solution yet.

wvdek

We use Terro after we find the reason they are coming into the house in the first place.

dkabasketlady

Grits works and my parents have tried it!!!

tlrnhi

powdered chalk will work too.
Just make a line around your plants.

littlehud

If I can find where they are coming in I use baby powder. Just spread it around your plants and they won't be able to cross it.