How to do it:
Seal cracks and crevices in floors and walls with caulk. Store goods in airtight containers. Clean up food crumbs and spills promptly. Place ant baits near entry points. Remove debris and vegetation close to storage areas.

Result:
These steps reduce the likelihood of pavement ants accessing and damaging your goods.

Problem:
If all entry points are not sealed or baits are not replaced regularly, ants may still find a way inside and cause damage.

How to do it:
Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth along ant trails and entry points. Place cucumber peels or citrus peels near affected areas. Clean surfaces with a vinegar-water solution to remove scent trails.

Result:
Ants avoid treated areas, and diatomaceous earth dehydrates and kills them naturally, reducing their presence without toxic chemicals.

Problem:
Moisture can reduce diatomaceous earth’s effectiveness, and persistent ant colonies may find new entry points, requiring repeated application.

How to do it:
Seal cracks and crevices in floors, walls, and foundations with caulk. Install door sweeps and weather stripping. Store goods in airtight containers. Regularly clean up food crumbs and spills.

Result:
Reduces ant entry points and access to goods, minimizing damage and contamination.

Problem:
This method may fail if all entry points are not identified or if ants find new routes, allowing them to bypass barriers and reach stored goods.

How to do it:
Use beneficial nematodes or predatory insects like ladybugs to control pavement ants naturally.

Result:

• Reduces pavement ant population near your home
• Minimizes ant entry and damage to goods
• Eco-friendly and safe for pets and children

Problem:
This method may fail if the beneficial organisms do not survive in your local environment or if the ant colony is too large for them to control effectively.

How to do it:
Mix borax and sugar in equal parts. Place the mixture in shallow containers near ant trails and entry points. Keep the area clean and seal cracks to prevent re-entry. Repeat weekly until ants disappear.

Result:
Ant activity decreases as the colony is poisoned and eventually eliminated.

Problem:
This method may fail if ants find alternative food sources, if the bait is not placed correctly, or if the colony is too large for DIY control.