Can orange oil be used effectively against carpenter ants in the home?”
The way orange oil is normally used to kill ants is to pour it into ant holes and mounds around the home. If you get rid of the problem outside the home, your problem inside the home will be resolved, too. But there are some orange oil products that you can use to spray inside the home. The problem is that it will only kill ants on contact by suffocating them. It won’t work as an ant repellent. I personally hired Orkin a couple of years ago because I had a pretty significant ant problem. They completely eliminated the ants and use products that are safe for pets (I have cats). So I’d recommend going with a professional. But here are some other ideas you might want to try: If at all possible, try to figure out exactly why the ants are entering your home. There might be a food or water source that you are not aware of. If you see a trail of ants in your home, try to locate where they are coming from and where they are going. If you find a food or water source that seems to be the cause o
