How to Kill Ants in a Snail Farm Without Hurting the Snails

Caring for snails is not an easy job, especially if you have unwanted visitors, such as ants. Ants can be a real nuisance. Getting rid of them becomes more than a hassle, since you are limited to using products that are harmless to the snails. However, by replacing insecticides with natural pest-killers, you can have an advantage against these predators. That way, you can ensure a long life for your snail farm.

Things You'll Need

  • Vinegar
  • Water
  • Eucalyptus oil
  • Mint
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Instructions

    • 1

      Feed your snails properly. Wipe out the leftovers. Ants smell the scent of crumbs and they will invade your snail farm if not cleaned appropriately.

    • 2

      Mix some vinegar and water in a bowl. Pour the vinegar and water into the snail farm. Ants hate vinegar; and they will leave at once.

    • 3

      Grow mint. Not only does it give an aromatic scent to your garden, but ants hate the smell of mint. Mint is not harmful for snails, so if they nibble on it, there will be no problems at all.

    • 4

      Pour some eucalyptus oil into the snail farm. This will repel any ants that are left.