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Non-Toxic Detour Ants

CSEF · 2008 Zoology

Madison T. Vogt · St. Anne School, Laguna Niguel, Orange County

Overview

Objectives/Goals To find non-toxic substances that repel ants Methods/Materials Tested each ingredient using 30 ants per substance. Ingredients included cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, Borax, and vinegar. Used stop watch to time how long the ants remained in the barrier. Created barrier using a 10 cm lid on a paper plate. Results Cinnamon was the most repellant substance tested taking an average of 177.15 seconds for the ants to cross the barrier. Borax and salt were the next most effective with black pepper, cayenne pepper and Borax being the least effective. Conclusions/Discussion Cinnamon shows some effectiveness and potential in repelling ants. Dry substances with strong smells seem to be the most repellent against ants.

Summary statement

Non-toxic substances that repel ants.

Help received

Mother and Aunt helped with experiment.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2008 Zoology · Entry J2019

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