I use 2 household products to rid my lawn of ants – they don’t go near their nests

THERE’S nothing worse than an ant nest disrupting your plans for an al fresco dinner or a day of sunbathing.

Using two household remedies, you may be able to solve the annoying pest problem in your garden.

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Reply to a post in the Facebook group Gardening and DIY tips on the Tedooo appa homeowner shared the DIY trick he uses to control ants on his lawn.

According to the online user, you probably already have everything you need at home.

He explained that his trick relies on the insect’s greatly enhanced sense of smell.

According to the commentator, you should target the root of the ant problem to get the best results.

“Clove oil in and around the nest helps,” he revealed.

“Ants don’t like the smell and will leave the area.”

Clove oil is available from most pharmacies, including Boots, where it costs just £2.99.

Experts at Proof of pest control reported on the main ingredient in clove oil that helps control ants.

The product contains eugenol, which works as a natural and directly acting insecticide.

It is said to be neurotoxic, meaning it kills the intruder by affecting the nervous system.

The Facebook user also noted that another household purchase deters the ants.

He revealed that sprinkling a small amount of a commonly used bathroom product can help solve your pest problem.

“Talcum powder around the nest is also quite effective,” he told fellow social media users.

You can buy a bottle of talcum powder at your local Waitrose for just £1.40.

Pest control expert Dan Stein, author of Dan’s Practical Guide to Least Toxic Home Pest Control, explains that ants refuse to penetrate the substance.

Amazing ants

Ants are fascinating creatures with some very unique abilities and traits.

There are over 12,000 different species of ants worldwide.

They are also the longest living insect in the world.

While some insects only live for a few days, the Pogonomyrmex Owyheei ant can live up to 30 years.

It is also known that ants, compared to their size, are among the strongest creatures known.

A single ant can lift objects up to 50 times its own weight.

Ants have no ears, and some have no eyes either.

Instead, they rely on vibrations to detect what’s going on around them.

Eyeless ants use their antennae to communicate with other ants.

They may also emit a chemical signal to warn nestmates of potential dangers or to win over a potential suitor.

Heritage pest control reported on the use of the product in the control of ants.

The professionals advised sprinkling a line of talcum powder around an ant nest.

You can also use it to block access points in your home.

It can even be used to repel insects from areas where they like to gather.

They pointed out that it is also safe for use in homes with small children and pets as it is non-toxic.

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