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    Ants have had nuisance value for humans for centuries. Many methods have been devised to get rid of them, but they keep coming back in seemingly larger numbers!

    Ants in the household exist because of the presence of food. All food must be kept secure in air tight containers or in the refrigerator. Vinegar, pepper, salt and perfume have repelled the common house ant. Killing ants is an obvious solution but it isn't recommended because they will keep coming back. If there is any rotting or damp wood in the house then it should be removed, as they provide a great hiding place for the ants.

    If the ant nest is spotted then it should be removed from the house and the area should be sanitized. There are various ant baits available in the market. If everything fails then a quality exterminator can always be relied on for a price.
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    Blurto 

    answered 4 years ago

      To get rid of the ants that are in your house you can use this strong and powerful insecticide, which is known as "Demon", once you purchase the insecticide all you need to do, is just use it as it is directed on the instruction booklet. The thing about this insecticide is that any insect that crosses the line is killed; the line also seems to send out a signal that keeps away the ants or any other kind of bug for a longer period of time.

      To get rid of ants in an anthill you can use this pesticide which is known as 'diatomaceous earth', by just spraying one tea spoon of this product you can easily terminate the entire population of the ant hill in just 30 minutes.
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      Mustaine 

      answered 3 years ago

        Ants are one of those pesky insects which refuse to go away one they have settled down in someone's house.  In such cases, one might realise that sprays and baits are not always successful; what's more, they can prove harmful if you have children or pets in the house. Moreover, there is a way, you can see if it works for you.

        Pursue the ant track in order to pin point where exactly they are entering the house from. After locating the crevices, apply diatomaceous earth, which can be availed of at nearly all hardware stores, on them. If you cannot find diatomaceous earth, you can use baby powder as it is an ingredient. Later, check if the ants are still entering from the holes with earth on them. After you have broken the line, you can simply sprinkle baby powder on the ants and they are likely die immediately.
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        Cinnamon 

        answered 3 years ago

        Raid, bait traps,max force bait traps,bayer ant killer granules.
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        Nomad1 

        answered 3 months ago

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