How to Kill Ants Outside

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Spray a non-repellent spray on the nest to kill ants at the source.. Apply the pesticide around your home to stop them from coming inside.. Spread granular pesticide across your lawn for larger infestations.

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Spray a non-repellent spray on the nest to kill ants at the source.

Step 1

Spray a non-repellent spray on the nest to kill ants at the source.

2

Apply the pesticide around your home to stop them from coming inside.

Step 2

Apply the pesticide around your home to stop them from coming inside.

3

Spread granular pesticide across your lawn for larger infestations.

Step 3

Spread granular pesticide across your lawn for larger infestations.

4

Use bait traps near your home for hands-off pest control.

Step 4

Use bait traps near your home for hands-off pest control.

5

Pour soapy water into the anthill for a safe solution.

Step 5

Pour soapy water into the anthill for a safe solution.

6

Spray boric acid onto the nests to kill them within a few days.

Step 6

Spray boric acid onto the nests to kill them within a few days.

7

Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the anthill to dry out the infestation.

Step 7

Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around the anthill to dry out the infestation.

8

Make a repellent spray with orange peels and vinegar to steer ants away.

Step 8

Make a repellent spray with orange peels and vinegar to steer ants away.

9

Pour glue directly into the anthill to plug up the opening.

Step 9

Pour glue directly into the anthill to plug up the opening.

10

Sprinkle baby powder around the nests to keep ants away from an area.

Step 10

Sprinkle baby powder around the nests to keep ants away from an area.

11

Rub essential oils on any points of entry to keep ants out.

Step 11

Rub essential oils on any points of entry to keep ants out.

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