Ants and Bears, oh my!

Spring has sprung, evidenced by the ants and bears re-emerging from their winter slumbers.
Here are a couple good tips to keep these critters under control.

To get rid of ants, mix equal parts borax and powdered sugar together. Sprinkle the mixture along their ant trails. Within a few days, you should see fewer ants.

As for our bruin friends, keep them out of your garbage by dousing a paper towel with some household ammonia. (hold your breath, it will make your eyes water!) Lay this towel on top of your garbage, then tie the bag shut and place in your dumpster. Bears do not like the smell of ammonia any more than we do! This method has proved successful with even our stubborn neighborhood cinnamon black bear. He's fearless when it comes to noise, lights, dogs, etc. Since we implemented the ammonia, he's decided our trash is no longer on his menu. Better for us, better for him.

Hope you find these tips helpful with your uninvited spring guests!