Many of us have cinnamon in our pantries, but does it work to kill ants? We asked the pros. Tetra Images / Getty Images No matter how hard we try, sometimes we can't avoid pesky ants making their way ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It seems like every summer all the bugs come out of the woodwork (literally)! Ants are one of the many types of bugs you don't want living in ...

Natural ingredients like cinnamon and citrus oils can also help deter ants. As the weather warms up, our creepy-crawly friends tend to find their way indoors. In particular, you may notice ants in the ...

Sprinkle grits around the mound. Readers say: The ants will eat them, the grit will expand, and the ant will die. Chance this works: 1 in a very big number. Why: Like you, an ant won’t eat food that ...

Q: I have black ants eating the beets in my garden. Last year, they ate the tassels off my sweet corn. What chemical or natural control could I use to get rid of the ants? (email) A: Several ways will ...

Ant season is well and truly here, and these pesky insects seem to find their way into a home through every single nook and cranny. For most of us, using chemicals to deter them, particularly in the ...

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Poisonous baits are designed to smell and taste like foods that pest insects might want to consume, with varying degrees of success in controlling the pests. But a Purdue University entomologist has ...

Ants and their nests are usually outdoor features, but the sweltering, arid summer conditions can drive them indoors in search of sustenance. It's important for homeowners to realize that spotting a ...