Killing a few worker ants with apple cider vinegar does little to address the root of the problem—the queen and her offspring ...

But, as much as ants are a nuisance, banishing them from your garden or yard completely can trigger a dangerous imbalance.

Pouring boiling water directly into an anthill is an effective way to kill most ants and destroy the ant mound, since the heat from the hot water will suffocate and kill the ants quickly.