Small black ants
How do I keep ants out of my vegetable garden?
- Pour boiling water directly over the nest. …
- For a less brutal method, use white vinegar instead. …
- Mix one part liquid soap, three parts cooking oil, and enough water to combine.
Do coffee grounds keep ants away?
Repel ants Ants are extremely susceptible to caffeine. This safe material confuses the worker ants because they lose their scent trails. Leave coffee grounds where the ants are and they will carry it home and eat it.
