What does cinnamon do to ants?

Answer 1

The ants don't take the cinnamon anywhere because they hate it. So it does not act like a poison. Ants just seem to have a sensitivity to the strong odor of it. This makes sense given that ants communicate and navigate through scent. I've experimented with this myself at home, as I have an ongoing battle in my kitchen. They really seem to hate it. Some people recommend cinnamon sticks, but based on my observation, the ants probably wouldn't be deterred. The powder which can cover some surface area does the trick though... and it smells like I might actually be baking something delicious!

Answer 2

Cinnamon + Ants=

IT REPELS them! If you have ants, put cinnamon around the nest of ants. Do Not put cinnamon directly on the nest as you may find yourself covered with ants.

Answer 3

Smell, taste and texture are what make cinnamon repulsive to ants.

Specifically, the ant in question (Formicidae family) has small jaws that are not conducive to consuming cinnamon in any form -- paste, powder, stick. The spice in question (Cinnamomum spp) is strong in form, fragrance and taste. Ants refrain from getting close to strong colors, odors, tastes and textures.

Answer 4

Hi, Cinnamon does not actually get rid of red ants or any ants but the ants will stay away from it because they dont like it. People say cinnamon gets rid of them but what actually happens is that they take the cinnamon back to their queen but ants cant digest the cinnamon and the queen will die and soon enough their colony will die. If you want to kill them then try using sugar and borax, borax is basically soap. They can resist eating the sugar but will die from eating the soap..the only problem is that the sugar will probably attract more ants but you can try it if you want.

Answer 5

Yes, cinnamon repels ants.

Specifically, the insect in question (Formicidaefamily) avoids strong colors, smells and tastes. Cinnamon grounds, paste and stick function equally effectively as deterrents and repellents. It is impossible for small-jawed ants to consume their way through the barriers. It in fact is repugnant to them to do so since ants really detest the strong odor that remains on their bodies after interactions with cinnamon in any form.

Answer 6

Yes, cinnamon repels ants. The spice in question (Cinnamomum spp), in stick form, discourages entrance by functioning as an inconvenient, uncomfortable obstacle and, in ground form, is too large to be digested. Ants tend to avoid encounters with strong odors since no colony appreciates the introduction of potent scents, such as those remaining on bodies from interactions with cinnamon, into living quarters.

Answer 7

Yes, cinnamon sticks work very well as a natural ant repellent. Just place them in a few areas around your home were you have seen ants, such as window sills, corners in the bathroom, etc.