Ants play an important role in nature, but are sometimes annoying contemporaries that bring homeowners and hobby gardeners to the brink of despair. Potential food sources should be eliminated to combat ants.
Strong odours also prove to be particularly effective as they interfere with the insects' sense of direction. Lavender, garlic, cinnamon, lemon peel, vinegar, chili and cloves have also proven to be very effective in interrupting the ant fern fern's path in the house or garden. However, the white powder causes the insects to die in agony, so do not use it if you feel threatened.