Getting Rid of Ants

Lets face facts. We humans cause substantially greater harm to our environment than ants ever could. Furthermore, the toxic chemicals we use to try and kill ants will always be doomed to failure because the ants will eventually return, only stronger than ever. Ants are survivors!

Not only may toxic chemicals be harmful to humans (particularly children) and animals, but When these chemicals are applied directly to the soil, they purge it of all living things by completely sterilizing it and in the process killing off all the good ‘beneficial’ organisms within it. This soil will no longer be capable of supporting life as dead soil is a non functioning system. Plants growing in such soil will be subjected to stress and most likely ultimately die as a result. Furthermore, as the beneficial organisms are unable to flourish, the predators will gain the advantage. Thus the problem becomes apparent – the toxix chemicals destroy nature’s balance causing the natural systems to break down which in turn results in infestations of pests or disease.

Anyone who has ever employed the services of a pest control company utilizing chemicals will be familiar with the infamous "Do not walk on the grass for 48 hours" sign which is put up after somebody has sprayed your property with toxic chemicals. The problem with this approach is that it creates numerous health hazards in the process and ultimately, only serves to increase the ants’ resistance as the ants rapidly acquire an immunity to the chemicals used, thereby requiring even stronger chemicals the next time around.

So when it comes to ant extermination, give a thought to natural methods of ant elimination.

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The Ant season is looming fast!

As the ground warms up in the spring, ants who have been dormant in the earth during the colder weather warm up and come to the surface. Queen ants fly off to find new nesting areas…and before you know it, ants are back in our world.

Whilst it is true to say that ants do have an important role to play in the ecosystem, it is no picnic when they become pests in our world. But all too often, when people have a pest problem they either call the ant exterminator or else run to the store and purchase a can of toxic pesticide, come home and spray the pest.

Whoa! Let’s step back and take a look at handling the issue of ant extermination using a least toxic approach.

Perhaps we should first define ‘least toxic approach.’ Essentially, what this term really means is that you attempt to solve the insect problem with the least toxic material. If that doesn’t work, then you might try something a little toxic but not as toxic as poison. You keep trying to solve the insect problem using progressively more toxic substances until you find something that works. Using this approach, the solution to your insect problem can range from doing nothing to spraying toxic insect killer, if that is the only thing that works.

Why should you bother with a least toxic approach? For one thing, studies are beginning to reveal the serious side effects of the overuse of toxic pesticides in our environment.

Did you know that evidence suggests a risk for some types of cancer and even genetic damage from exposure to pesticides?  And perhaps worst of all, children are especially at risk.

Why wait until science finally makes a direct link to damaged genes and pesticides? By that time, the damage could already be done to your genes and those of your children.

You can help protect yourself, your children and our planet by doing your part to be a good steward of our environment right now. One way to do that is to adapt a least toxic approach to pest problems…and that’s what our article series on getting rid of ants is all about.

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Chris Wells is the author of How to Get Rid of Ants: 137 Non-Toxic Ways to Get Rid of Ants Using Common Household Items and Products, an 88-page book chock full of non-toxic solutions to ant and insect problems. Go to www.howtogetridofants.com for more information.

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