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"Nan" <nobodys@home.com> wrote in message
news:jaal3257f8h6g3fo221lmah3nkk2ca0snj@4ax.com...
> It's that time of year again, unfortunately. With the lovely warmer
> weather comes the black ants.
> We didn't get them last year, so that was a welcome reprieve.
>
> I'm looking for a 'non-toxic to humans and pets' method of dealing
> with them. I saw over the weekend that the commercial ant baits
> contain arsenic (yikes!) and boric acid, neither of which I want
> around the toddler and the kitty.
I found this on the net a few years ago. I generally add a few drops to the
solutions I use to wipe my counters and floors. I also add a few drops to
some water in a spray bottle and spray the entrance-ways, inside and out.The
odor removes the scent trails that the ants follow. This also leaves a nice
scent behind and isn't a problem with the dog and cats that run my house.
Herbal Insect Repellent
8 drops Cedarwood essential oil
5 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
4 drops Lavender essential oil
2 drops Neroli essential oil
2 drops Lemon essential oil
1 drop Peppermint essential oil
1 drop Cinnamon essential oil
1 drop Clove essential oil
For a refreshing change from the scent of citronella, try the above mixed
into two ounces of carrier oil.
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
Gayle
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