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" We live near a creek and are always getting ants inside and outside the house. I don&amp;#039;t like to use pesticides. Are there other methods I can try? -- Leticia Torres, Merced, CA Yes. There are many different kinds of ants, all looking for good things to eat, like wood, concrete and food. Ants are also attracted to the inside and outside of a home at different times of the year. Call your local cooperative extension agent to find out what&amp;#039;s in your area. The cleaner your kitchen, the less attractive it will be to ants. Don&amp;#039;t leave any tempting tidbits of food around and wipe up crumbs quickly. If you see a marching army, sprinkle boric acid or borax powder along the trails. You can also pour these powders around the entrances and exits of your home, but keep them away from pets and small children. Boric acid can be toxic when ingested in large amounts or in small quantities over a long period of time. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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