Hot Pepper Dust to Combat Ants

A combination of powdered cayenne pepper, garlic, and dill helps keep ants away from plants.

1/2 cup (65g) powdered cayenne pepper
1/2 cup (60g) powdered garlic
1/2 cup (60g) powdered dill

Buy powdered herbs or grind dried herbs into a powder in a coffee grinder. Mix them together; and sprinkle liberally around affected plants in a wide margin. 

using non toxic pest control is not only healthier for you and your environment, but it helps to prevent pest issues rather than killing them. Keeping a closer eye on your garden will help top yield great vegetables and fruits with out those pesky ants eating away all your goods.