{"title":"How to get rid of ants in dog food | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to get rid of ants in dog food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew things are as frustrating as lifting the dog bowl to find it crawling with ants. Pet food is a magnet: it is rich in protein and fat, it sits out and it is often on the floor near a wall where ants can easily travel. The good news is you can stop it without spraying anything toxic near where your dog eats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ants target pet food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnts forage for exactly what pet food offers, and once a scout finds the bowl, it lays a scent trail that brings the whole colony. Kibble left out, crumbs around the mat and a nearby entry point are all it takes. Break the trail, treat the path back to the nest and keep the food sealed and you take away the reason they keep coming. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/pest-control\/does-pet-food-attract-insects\"\u003eDoes pet food attract insects?\u003c\/a\u003e and \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.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic fix around the feeding area\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat around the feeding zone, not the food itself. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e kills trailing ants on contact with plant-based active ingredients and wiping afterward erases the scent path. Puff \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 along the baseboard and entry points near the bowl so the colony cannot cross back. For a whole-home perimeter, prepare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/six-feet-under-barricade-household-insect-kit\"\u003eBarricade\u003c\/a\u003e according to label directions, attach the sprayer and treat outside. Always keep product off the food and the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the bowl ant-free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevate and moat:\u003c\/strong\u003e set the bowl in a shallow tray of water so ants cannot reach it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore sealed:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep kibble in an airtight container, not the open bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe spilled food and the mat daily to remove scent and crumbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat the edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e puff Dust to Dust along the nearby baseboard and reapply after cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/ants-control-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eNon-toxic ant control\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of ants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop non-toxic ant 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. 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