Least Toxic Control for Household Control

1. Observe ants and determine where they are going and at what point they entered (such as a crack in the wall).

2. Place a temporary barrier where the ants are entering with Vaseline, dishwashing liquid, toothpaste, duct tape or another sticky substance.

3. Mop up ants with soapy water or vacuum them up.

4. Once you have killed or removed most or all of the ants, permanently block the entry they were using with some form of permanent caulking.