what can i spray to keep ants and black bugs out of my strawberries

what can i spray to keep ants and black bugs out of my strawberries
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after the sun passes over & the plants cool off mix 2 tablespoons dawn & 1 qt tap water and spray them good and the ground around it..............spray again after a rain.  It won't kill them but it will make them go somewhere else.
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