{"title":"How to get rid of sugar ants | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to get rid of sugar ants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar ants are the tiny ants that appear in a marching line the moment something sweet is left out. They are relentless foragers with a sweet tooth. Once one scout finds a spill it signals the whole colony. The fix is to break the trail, treat the way back to the nest and take away the sweets, all without spraying poison across your counters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy sugar ants keep coming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar ants follow a scent trail between the food and the nest, so a single sticky ring under a honey jar can keep a line running for days. They squeeze in through the smallest gaps around windows, pipes and baseboards. The nest usually sits out of sight in a wall or outdoors. Wiping the counter clears today’s ants but leaves the trail and the entry point for tomorrow. (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\/pest-control\/foods-that-insects-like-to-eat\"\u003eHow is your home attracting insects?\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic fix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e kills sugar ants on contact with plant-based active ingredients and wiping the surface afterward erases the scent trail. 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 into the cracks and entry points where the line comes in so the colony cannot re-cross. For lasting protection, 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 the perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreak the sweet trail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpray and wipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e hit the line with Six Feet Under and wipe to erase the scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut the food:\u003c\/strong\u003e seal sweets, rinse sticky jars and clear crumbs from counters and drawers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal the entry:\u003c\/strong\u003e puff Dust to Dust into gaps at windows, pipes and baseboards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep them out:\u003c\/strong\u003e treat the perimeter with Barricade and reapply Dust to Dust after cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of ants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/ants-control-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eNon-toxic ants control\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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