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Non-toxic ants control that actually works

When ants find their way in, it can feel like the whole colony moved in overnight: a trail across the counter, a cluster by the door, more of them every time you look. Real ants control isn’t about squashing the ones you see; it’s about breaking the scent trail and treating the nest, and you can do all of it without spraying synthetic poison around your family and pets. Here’s how to get lasting control the plant-powered way.

Why ants keep coming back

Ants are social foragers. A single scout finds food, lays down a chemical scent trail and the rest of the colony follows it in a steady line back and forth. The ants you see on the counter are only a tiny fraction of a nest that usually sits hidden in a wall void, under the sink or outside along the foundation. That’s why swatting the visible ants does nothing. Unless you erase the scent trail and treat the path back to the nest, fresh workers simply replace the ones you killed. (More on How to get rid of ants in the house and How to repel ants with essential oils.)

The non-toxic approach to ants control

Dr. Killigan’s builds a two-part, plant-powered defense: kill and repel on contact, then seal the entry points so the colony can’t return. Six Feet Under drops ants on contact using plant-based active ingredients and wiping surfaces down afterward erases the scent trail they follow. For cracks, baseboards and under-sink gaps, puff a lasting barrier of Dust to Dust with the Insect Buster applicator so the colony can’t cross back in. For whole-home, season-long coverage, Barricade treats every entry point around the house.

How to choose your ants control method

  • Active indoor trails: Spray with Six Feet Under, then wipe surfaces with vinegar to destroy the scent path.
  • Entry points & cracks: Puff Dust to Dust along baseboards, thresholds and under sinks with the Insect Buster.
  • Whole-home prevention: Set up the Barricade kit for a season-long perimeter the colony won’t cross.
  • Keep them out: Seal food, fix moisture and drips and reapply powder after cleaning so the barrier stays intact.

Related: Non-toxic ways to kill ants indoors.

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All of Dr. Killigan’s products meet the EPA's criteria for "minimum risk" pest products, meaning they are safe when used as directed to use around people, pets and plants.

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