Under certain circumstances, sand can also be used against ants. Ants also settle in some sand. How to use sand against ants, prevent an infestation and combat existing ants.
How do I use sand against ants?
Sprinkle pureQuartz sand on soil under plants. Make sure that it is only quartz sand and that it is clean and dry. You can also close cracks and access paths for ants with sand.
How do I use sand against ants?
Sprinkledry quartz sand on the surface of the soil. Typically, the animals want to pick up small garden waste or organic remains from the earth and use them. If you only find dry sand in a flower pot or garden spot, that area is less attractive for an ant trail. You should clean or replace the sand on the substrate regularly so that the effect against ants lasts. You can also seal joints with sand.
Do ants nest in sand?
Ants avoiddryor toodamp sand. Tunnels created in dry sand quickly collapse. That's why the animals don't like to create an ant nest in it. You can use quartz sand from garden shops (€15.00 on Amazon). Even sand that is too wet does not attract ants. Persistent moisture is uncomfortable for the animals. However, ants can certainly occur in semi-dry sand that also contains soil, leaf residue or even clay. With the right supplement, sand can also be used as a substrate for ant terrariums.
How do I keep ants away from the sandbox?
Place apermeable mesh over the sandbox. Fine-meshed net structures catch both leaves and insects. This type of cover also helps against ants in the sand in two other ways. On the one hand, the sand gets soaked when it rains. The moisture drives the ants out of the sand. In addition, the incident UV radiation has a disinfecting effect. You can also keep ants away with odor-intensive materials.
How to relocate ants from the sand?
Aflowerpotandwood wool enable the relocation of small ant nests. If you notice these in the sand, do the following:
- Fill the flower pot with wood wool.
- Put the pot with the opening over the ant nest.
- Place heavy stone on drain hole.
- Let stand for a week.
- Ants move in with eggs in the protected pot.
- Carefully push the spade under the pot.
- Put the ant colony and pot in a remote location.
With this measure you can gently relocate the ants and avoid creating a nesting place in the sand.
Tip
Prevent infestation with home remedies
You don't have to resort to insecticide straight away if ants become noticeable in the sandbox or on sandy garden areas. Spray essential oils that have proven effective home remedies against ants. The smell of the substances disrupts the orientation of the ants, scares the animals away from the site and has a prophylactic effect.
