# Is there anything I can do with my in-door trashcans to prevent ants from getting into them?

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**Created:** [May 24, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-with-my-in-door-trashcans-to-prevent-ants-from-getting-into-them/964967 "2022-05-24T01:14:16Z")
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### Author: ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)
#### Post date: [May 24, 2022, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-with-my-in-door-trashcans-to-prevent-ants-from-getting-into-them/964967/9 "2022-05-24T16:47:21Z")

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I always recommend boric acid and peanut butter. Put some of each into a ziplock and smoosh around to mix. Then, snip a corner from the bag for a handy applicator.

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