Yes, basil leaves can help repel ants due to their strong scent and essential oils. Ants are often deterred by the fragrance of basil, which can disrupt their pheromone trails and communication. Planting basil around your home or using dried basil can be an effective natural deterrent against ants. However, while it may help reduce their presence, it may not eliminate an ant infestation entirely.
A few bay leaves scattered loose on cupboard shelves will repel inspects of many kinds, including ants.
only sugar ants
The effect the chalk has on ants is that it can penetrate their skin and dehydrate them. Chalk can slowly kill an ant.
The ants can't cross the line of powder.
YES
Tomato juice kills my ants
Yes, basil leaves are perfectly edible.
Plants such as mint, basil, and marigolds can be used to repel stink bugs.
Basil leaves in Tamil is called "துளசி இலை" (Tulasi ilai).
basil is a fibre and vitamins
Salt does not repel bugs. In fact, some bugs like ants are attracted to salt.
Leafcutter ants are known for their diet of leaves.