Your best bet is something repellant & lime is natural. It may/may not work as a stomach poison (like boric acid) but will not keep them away.Also, there are appearance issues. There are household products that will work (ants have a keen sense of smell) but may harm the tree. Your best bet is a pesticide, bait to draw them away or ECOPCOARX-avail. in a spray can is 100% natural, fast-acting, provides a residual & is readily available.
Cayenne.
No
Yes, ants have a negative reaction to bleach. Bleach is a strong chemical that can be harmful to ants and can act as a deterrent to keep them away.
No Ants keep a healthy lifestyle by keeping termite populations low and ants also take scraps away.
To keep away from predators
Just put high fences around trees!!!
Yes, there are dog-friendly ant sprays available that can be used in your home to keep ants away. Look for products that are labeled as pet-safe or pet-friendly to ensure the safety of your dog.
Try diatomaceous earth. It is a powder and will keep ants out of electrical devices. It is sold at lawn and garden supply houses. Silicone is the second best choice. place the dust at where the ants will have to cross it to get to the connectors.
To keep ants away from your cat's food, try placing the food bowl in a shallow dish of water, creating a moat that ants can't cross. You can also try using ant-proof food bowls or placing the food bowl on a raised platform. Additionally, make sure to clean up any spilled food promptly to avoid attracting ants.
There's no evidence that sugar gum trees keep spiders away. Several oils, such as tea tree and citrus, may be able to repel spiders.
To effectively keep ants away from your cat food, try placing the food bowl in a shallow dish of water, creating a moat that ants cannot cross. You can also use ant-proof food dishes or sprinkle cinnamon, peppermint oil, or vinegar around the feeding area as natural ant repellents. Regularly clean up any spilled food and keep the feeding area clean to prevent attracting ants.
Army ants are the name given to several species of aggressive ants. The worker ants produce pheromones to keep army ants marching.