How Do You Control Argentine Ants Naturally?
Argentine ants have been a nuisance since the 1890s, when they found their way onto American soil. They tend to overwhelm farmers and gardeners, laying waste to their crops. This is because Argentine ants form massive super colonies that have numbers in the millions. Not only do they destroy crops, they also kill native ant species and the creatures that feed on those ants. Getting rid of these ants forever is a near-impossible task, but controlling them can be done. It can even be done in all-natural, environmentally friendly ways. Spread around some food-grade diatomaceous earth in the soil that Argentine ants are invading. This soil made of microscopic pieces of fossilized algae. When the ants come into contact with it, their exoskeleton will be cut, causing them to dehydrate and die (see Resources below). Mix together a solution of water, sugar and boric acid. Pour the solution into shallow dishes and scatter around your garden. The ants will take the solution back to the colony to
