How to do it:
Seal cracks and crevices around your home with caulk. Store food in airtight containers. Clean up crumbs and spills promptly. Place natural deterrents like cinnamon or vinegar near entry points. Trim vegetation away from your house.

Result:
These steps help block Acrobat Ants from entering and remove food sources, reducing the risk of damage to your goods.

Problem:
If ants have already established a nest inside walls or hard-to-reach areas, DIY methods may not eliminate the colony completely.

How to do it:
Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray the solution along entry points, ant trails, and around goods. Place cucumber peels or citrus peels near affected areas, as acrobat ants dislike these scents. Repeat every few days.

Result:
Ants are repelled by the vinegar and citrus, reducing their presence and protecting your goods naturally.

Problem:
This method may fail if the ant colony is large or if food sources are not removed, as ants may find alternative routes or become accustomed to the scents.

How to do it: Locate ant trails and nests. Remove ants using a vacuum or by hand. Seal entry points with caulk or weatherstripping. Store goods in airtight containers. Regularly clean storage areas to remove food sources.

Result: Reduces ant presence and prevents them from accessing and damaging your goods.

Problem: This method may fail if nests are hidden or if all entry points are not sealed, allowing ants to return.

How to do it:
Use beneficial nematodes or diatomaceous earth to control Acrobat Ants naturally.

Result:

• Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around entry points and ant trails.
• Release beneficial nematodes in soil near the foundation.
• Remove food sources and seal cracks.
• Repeat application after rain or cleaning.

Problem:
This method may fail if the infestation is severe, if ants find new entry points, or if the biological agents are not applied thoroughly or frequently enough.

How to do it:
Mix boric acid (1 tsp) with sugar water (1 cup) to create a bait. Place the bait in shallow containers near ant trails and entry points. Replace bait every few days. Seal cracks and store goods in airtight containers to prevent access.

Result:
Ants carry the bait back to the colony, killing the queen and workers, reducing infestation and protecting goods.

Problem:
This method may fail if ants find alternative food sources, bait is not attractive, or if the colony is too large or inaccessible.