What can I use to rid ants in the yard and not affect the dogs?

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I have major ant beds in the yard where my chihuahua and others track through all day. I want to rid the ants and their beds somehow without my dog tracking it in and licking it off her paws, and then getting sick. Is there anything safe to use around dogs but will rid the ants?

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9 Responses to 'What can I use to rid ants in the yard and not affect the dogs?'

  1. Karen W - November 12th, 2008 at 12:17 pm

    Try pouring boiling water down the ant hill.
    Sevin dust is a powdered pesticide that is safe enough to sprinkle on dogs to kill fleas and ticks and it also would kill the ants.
    This site offers eco-friendly pesticides that are safe for humans and pets:

  2. GLAMOROUS - November 14th, 2008 at 6:19 am

    I would suggest using a spectracide and keep your pets off til it dries. I used it because we are having alot of bug issues and this spray kills over 110plus bugs.

  3. eanlainea - November 14th, 2008 at 10:29 am

    I have 4 dogs and I have a pest control company come out and spray and it does not affect my dogs. Check your local yellow pages for your local pest control number.

    Hope this helps!

  4. sewwoodyou - November 15th, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    You may want to seriously think about calling someone that does that for a living rather than get a wrong answer here…

    it is your dogs life we are talking about

    Good Luck
    SEW
    Handler/Trainer- GSD’s

  5. Firekeeper - November 16th, 2008 at 7:15 am

    When I was a kid we had ants in our house a lot, and one time, my parents bought a few canisters of grits and sprinkled them around the edges of the house where the ants were getting in. Apparently, the ants eat the grits (powdered, not cooked!) and it expands in their stomachs and they explode. I’m not sure if that’s true, but it sure cut down our ant problem!

    As far as I know, grits are not toxic to dogs, although if your dog likes to eat powdered grits, they might be less effective.. ;-)

  6. Patio - November 16th, 2008 at 8:12 am

    Diatom Dust is available at many pet store and is safe for your pets but deadly to bugs.

  7. Freedom - November 19th, 2008 at 4:11 am

    Food grade Diatomaceous Earth.

  8. jenni - November 19th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    my husband uses seven dust. we put it in our outside dog kennels to kill worms, flies, ants, etc…our dogs dont get sick. you can purchase it at any animal supply store. maybe at farm animal supply store.

  9. pittieangels3 - November 20th, 2008 at 12:32 am

    My grandpa always used to sprinkle instant grits on the mound. The ants take it inside to eat it and then in 24 hours pour boiling water over it and the grits would expand and the ants sort of pop. It worked for him might work for you too! Good luck