How to Kill Ants With Basil

Native to the Mediterranean, basil is an annual herb that flourishes in warm and sunny locations. One of the most common culinary herbs, basil is used to add sweetness and flavor to a diverse array of culinary dishes. There are many varieties of basil. Sweet basil is the most well known type. Holy, Thai, Mexican, purple, ruffled, lemon, clove and cinnamon are easily grown indoors in a sunny location or planted in the herb garden. The pungent scent of basil repels many household insects and is especially effective against ants.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh or dried basil

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Instructions

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     Place dried basil leaves on kitchen cupboard shelves to repel moths, weevils and ants. Replace once a month.

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     Plant basil around the perimeter of the garden to repel tomato worms, mosquitoes, gnats, beetles and ants. Thai basil, a brilliant purple plant, adds vivid color to dull spots in the landscape. Basil, a tender annual, is easily grown from seed. The plant prefers a sunny location in well-drained, nutrient rich soil.

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     Crush basil leaves and rub on your skin. It naturally repels fire ants and mosquitoes and a diverse array of other insect pests.