Ants are social insects that form groups called colonies. Depending on the species, the colonies range in size from a few dozen to millions. The larger colonies consist of various classifications that include workers, soldiers, drones, and one or two queens. Ants thrive in most ecosystems and they make up at least 15% of the terrestrial animal biomass - that’s a lot of ants! Red fire ants are considered an invasive species and they easily establish themselves in areas where they are introduced and wipe out other species.

Ant nests are complex. Some build nests underground, others construct their nests in decaying trees, and some species are actually nomadic. Nests are construction of soil and plant matter and the sites are carefully selected. It can be hard to eliminate entire colonies because at the first sign of danger, they will pick up and move to a new location. Ants are predators, scavengers, and herbivores. The foraging ants will travel great distances to obtain food and then bring it back to the nest. A way to locate the colony is to follow the foragers.

Effective, safe and natural control of ants

These insects are capable of destroying crops and they invade buildings causing infestations. They are quite a nuisance, but with I Must Garden’s All Natural Ant Control you can take control of the ants before they take control of you. Our formula is a poison-free option made from all natural vegetable and essential oils that is safe to use around your pets and family. The combination of ingredients works to eliminate and repel ants without the use of harmful odors or toxic chemicals. It can be used indoors as a spray to eliminate and repel. It is also used outdoors, along foundations, or wherever you have large colonies to repel ants from coming inside and as a soil drench to eliminate ant nests. Because it is made from all natural ingredients, it is not harmful for the environment and will not hurt your grass.