Here’s a clear summary of how to get rid of little black ants, based on the Maggie’s Farm Ltd guide you mentioned (and general ant‑control best practices):
🐜 1. Cut Off What Attracts Them
Ants come inside for food, water, and shelter. Making your home unappealing helps prevent and reduce infestations:
✔ Keep countertops, sinks, and floors clean of crumbs and spills.
✔ Seal food in airtight containers; don’t leave pet food out.
✔ Fix leaks and eliminate moisture sources.
✔ Remove clutter where ants can hide.
✔ Seal cracks, gaps, and holes in walls, doors, and windows to stop them getting in. (Maggie’s Farm Ltd)
🐜 2. Use Ant Baits (Best for Getting Rid of the Colony)
Baits are one of the most effective methods because ants carry the bait back to the nest, killing the entire colony — not just the workers you see. (Maggie’s Farm Ltd)
- Maggie’s Farm Ant Killer Bait – A sugar/borax bait ants take back to their nest.
- Place baits near ant trails and entry points.
- Don’t spray insecticides right next to bait — that can repel ants from eating it.
- Check and refill bait stations regularly until ants disappear. (Maggie’s Farm Ltd)
🐜 3. Sprays for Spot Treatment
If you see ants indoors, a contact spray can kill them quickly:
- Maggie’s Farm Ant & Roach Killer uses plant‑based oils and can kill ants on contact and provide short‑term repellency.
- Spray directly on ants and along likely entry points.
- These work well for small numbers but don’t eliminate the colony. (Maggie’s Farm Ltd)
🐜 4. Dusts Around Nests
If you find an ant nest or suspect where they’re entering:
- A light application of insect‑killing dust into cracks, wall voids, or nest entrances can help control ants over time. (Maggie’s Farm Ltd)
🐜 5. Don’t Just Kill Workers
Avoid the temptation to squish ants you see — this can actually attract more from the colony because they release pheromones that signal danger or food. (The Spruce)
🐜 6. Be Patient and Persistent
- Baits take time — ants need to eat a bit and carry it back to the colony.
- Continued cleanliness and maintenance reduce reinfestation chances. (Maggie’s Farm Ltd)
🐜 Extra Tips That Help
✔ Seal gaps where ants enter.
✔ Trim vegetation touching the house (reduces outdoor ant access).
✔ Remove wood piles and debris near the foundation. (Maggie’s Farm Ltd)
If you tell me where exactly you’re seeing ants (kitchen, bathroom, outdoors, garden), I can give a customized step‑by‑step plan for your situation!
