Picnics are a wonderful way to share yummy food in the great outdoors. Ants think so too! You can keep pesky ants away with just a few simple actions.

You Will Need

An outdoor insect fogger

Soap and water

A sponge

Garbage cans

Detergent or ammonia

An outdoor ant and flying insect repellant

Food containers with lids

Steps

Step 1 Use outdoor insect fogger

Set off an outdoor insect fogger in the picnic area. The fogger spreads a preventative into the air and onto the surrounding trees, shrubs, and plants.

Carefully read and follow the instructions on the fogger's label. A fogger should only be used a few times a year in seasons of high use.

Step 2 Keep area clean

Keep the area clean by wiping the table with a soapy sponge and by keeping the area clear of food debris and litter.

Step 3 Empty and wash garbage cans

Empty garbage cans often and occasionally wash them with detergent or ammonia to deter ants and insects.

Locate your garbage cans at least 50 feet from your picnic table to reduce the chance of an ant attack.

Step 4 Spray around picnic table

Spray the area around the picnic table with an ant and flying insect repellent at least 15 minutes before the planned activity.

Step 5 Store food in closed containers

Store all picnic foods in containers with lids. Keep the food covered when it's not being served. This discourages food smells from attracting pests.

Step 6 Clean up spills immediately

Clean up food spills as soon as possible – on the table and on the ground.

Step 7 Clean area thoroughly after picnic

Clean the area thoroughly after your picnic. Wash and rinse the table and dispose of trash appropriately.

Did you know? If not sufficiently controlled, Argentine ants threaten to wipe out native species in California.

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