Defenders Natural Ant and Insect Control for Lawns and Patios, 600g

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Highlights: non-synthetic ingredients, 1-step application, also works as a repellent, lasts for up to 3 months (according to a reviewer) The icing on the cake is that it can easily treat large lawns. The 32-ounce bottle that it comes in is enough to cover a whopping 5,300 sq.ft. Leave the bait traps in place for a few days and you should notice the number of ants reduce significantly. If the bait traps become quite full, you can empty them out and replace them with a new baking soda and powdered sugar mixture.

Martins Surrender insecticide contains a whopping 75% acephate, making it very effective against fire ants. For this reason, the manufacturer recommends just one treatment for each season. Borax slowly wreaks havoc with their digestive system leading to starvation and death for all that consume it. Keep in mind that this product is not preventative and works best when sprayed directly at the ants. However, the aroma also works as a repellant, which may cause them to avoid any areas you sprayed. The rosemary essential oil creates a fragrance that is unpleasant to ants but attractive to people. Besides rosemary oil, this natural repellent, free of petrochemical propellants, pyrethrins, and formaldehyde, is formulated with only three other ingredients: water, soap, and glycerin. Moisture– do you have objects around the yard that collect rainwater? Those empty gardening pots, pet bows, and kids toys provide ants with readily-accessible water.

Today's pest control products contain various natural ingredients that smell good while controlling ants. Most rely on botanical oils, which adhere to ants' exoskeletons and prevent their ability to perform gas exchange, essentially suffocating them. For this reason, they work best when applied directly to the ant. The residue can act as a repellent, as most insects are not fans of strong-smelling herbal oils.

In this article on the best ant killer for lawns, we will show you what lawn treatments are and what you need to consider when you go looking for one. Made from all-natural, plant-based ingredients, Mighty Mint is an effective insect spray. Its powerful formula is made to eliminate all kinds of insects, from ants and spiders to termites and more. Insects and other pests are no match for the potency of peppermint essential oil, which is used as a repellent and insecticide.A single, undisturbed fire ant colony can contain up to half a million ants. Meaning tens if not hundreds of mounds in a single acre of land. For a minor infestation, giving your lawn a good raking each week will help to remove dead grass, aerate the soil, plus it will disperse the ant mound as they build it. Making them start over each time. However, if you have a severe infestation with multiple mounds, raking is unlikely to have any effect. Established colonies will spread across a large area underground and have upwards of 5,000 ants living in it.