Plant Marigolds as an Ant Deterrent

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Posted by @Skiekitty on
Do you struggle with sugar ants in the house? Line your walkway with marigolds. Also, when you deadhead the marigolds, crush the spent flowers along the outside of your window sills. Works great as a natural deterrent on ants of all sizes.

 
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A request for clarification by JuneOntario Aug 31, 2013 11:07 AM 4
I love marigolds by canadanna Aug 26, 2013 7:48 PM 0

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