how do i get rid of ants in my home without pesticides?

large black ants

Answers:
Buy an anteater.
:-)

Other answers:
I think pesticides may kill the ants before it kills you.
I think pesticides may kill the ants before it kills you.
Salt in boiling water
clean your house well and avoid dropping sweet foods becoz thats the one who attracts to the ants
I use some products from a company called Melaleuca. Believe it or not I use their laundry prespot and it works great. I even use their Tough and Tender and Lemon Brite on my children's sand box and and this keeps the ants away.
Ants despise mint--I grow it in my garden and clip it and put it where the ants are . It has many purposes and getting rid of ants is one my favorites--
Depends on whether you consider Boric Acid a pesticide. Boric Acid is the active ingredient in most ant powder, it has a low toxicity, and it's inexpensive. Because it has been around for years there is a good body of knowledge about it. One very thorough report on its toxicity at the referenced URL. Of course, the quantity ingested would make a big difference, but small amounts seem to be of no consequence.
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