Tortoise-Safe ways to get rid of ants?

[antoniocormier]

I've noticed a lot of small ants have been getting into my tortoises outdoor enclosure. Is there any way to get rid of them without poisons? I've read that boiling water works on the hills but there aren't any inside the enclosure. I've also read that mint plants work well. What is a good mint plant that I can plant inside/outside of the enclosure?

 

[Tom]

Where are you and what type of ants. Different strategies work for different ants. I've had good success with Terro Ant Baits. There are basically sugar water and boric acid, so non toxic if torts or other pets accidentally get into them somehow.

 

[antoniocormier]

Where are you and what type of ants. Different strategies work for different ants. I've had good success with Terro Ant Baits. There are basically sugar water and boric acid, so non toxic if torts or other pets accidentally get into them somehow.

I'm in Louisiana and its only a few. It isn't really a huge problem I just don't want them to hurt my tortoise or anything.

 

[Tom]

Are these fire ants? Little red ones? When you see a few, millions are likely close by...

 

[sibi]

Diatomaceous Earth is a good way to get rid of ants and it doesn't hurt the torts.