{"title":"Ants control | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNon-toxic ants control that actually works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ants keep coming back\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnts 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 the how and why: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-ants\"\u003eHow to get rid of ants in the house\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/products\/how-to-repel-ants-with-essential-oils\"\u003eHow to repel ants with essential oils\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic approach to ants control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. 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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder\"\u003eDust to Dust\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e applicator so the colony can’t cross back in. For whole-home, season-long coverage, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/six-feet-under-barricade-household-insect-kit\"\u003eSix Feet Under Barricade kit\u003c\/a\u003e treats every entry point around the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose your ants control method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive indoor trails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray with Six Feet Under, then wipe surfaces with vinegar to destroy the scent path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry points \u0026amp; cracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puff Dust to Dust along baseboards, thresholds and under sinks with the Insect Buster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-home prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set up the Barricade kit for a season-long perimeter the colony won’t cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal food, fix moisture and drips and reapply powder after cleaning so the barrier stays intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/non-toxic-ways-to-kill-ants-indoors\"\u003eNon-toxic ways to kill ants indoors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop non-toxic ants control →\u003c\/strong\u003e browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/ants\"\u003eAnt control collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insect-buster","title":"Insect Buster: Targeted Insect Powder Applicator - Works with Dust to Dust or any Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDisperse insect powders with precision using this meticulously engineered bulb duster, saving you time and money on pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":42471887503578,"sku":"IB-SML-08","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 oz","offer_id":42471887470810,"sku":"IB-LRG-14","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/The-Insect-Buster-Bulb-Duster-small.jpg?v=1762439476"},{"product_id":"six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray","title":"Six Feet Under: Indoor \u0026 Outdoor Insect Killer \u0026 Repellant - Fast-Acting (24 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur clean kill formula is a biodegradable blend of active plant-derived ingredients, and it's proven to kill ants, roaches, insect larvae, beetles, moths, flies, fleas, and 50+ other bugs—fast. As if that wasn't enough, Six Feet Under spray provides residual repellent for up to 30 days.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKills 50+ insect species on contact and residually for up to 30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYields the fastest kill times among competing brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to use: Point, shoot, celebrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe when used as directed for people, pets and the planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaves you money on costly pest management services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBacked by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42795135729882,"sku":"SFU-24","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/six-feet-under-plant-powered-insect-spray.jpg?v=1762439486"},{"product_id":"dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder","title":"Dust to Dust: Dual-Action Kills \u0026 Repels (1 Bottle) - Plant-Powered Insect Powder (10 oz )","description":"\u003cp\u003eEliminate 100+ insect species, including ants, roaches, ticks and fleas with this plant-powered insect powder with leave-behind lethality, yielding faster kill times than diatomaceous earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43780784881882,"sku":"DTD-10","price":17.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/Dust-to-Dust-Insect-Powder.jpg?v=1762439626"},{"product_id":"six-feet-under-barricade-household-insect-kit","title":"Six Feet Under: Barricade – 90-Day Whole Home Insect Killer \u0026 Barrier (DIY Pest Control Kit)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA complete DIY pest control kit powered by the world’s most effective plant-based eco-insecticides. 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