How do I get rid of black ants the natural way on my Hibiscus plants? the ants are killing them

How do I get rid of black ants the natural way on my Hibiscus plants? the ants are killing them
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After the sun passes off that plant and it cools off............mix 1 teasp dawn and 1 qt of water and spray, spray again after a rain and if you see them again............away from the plant.....put some raw cornmeal in a can turned sideway to keep it dry.  They can not digest this.
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