Addressing Ant Concerns with Sugar-Based Weed Control and Soil Amendments

Orange peels: Chop and scatter; orange oil repels fire ants.
Lemon peels: Scatter in beds to deter cats and small ants.
Lemon juice: Squeeze across thresholds to block entry.

Sugar Does Not Attract Ants

When watered in thoroughly, sugar dissolves and feeds soil microbes—it does not remain as a surface attractant.

These citrus byproducts also discourage other pests. Combine with sugar program for weed suppression and pest management.

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