How Do I Deal with Ants in the House? Eight Ways to Discourage Them

We are all too aware that one ant may conceal 100 others. Everybody has this mental (or visual!) picture of a colony of insects traveling in unison! So what natural defenses are there against an ant invasion?

1. LEMON

Lemons have repelling qualities as well. Place lemon peels on window sills or corners, and dab a little lemon juice where ants are moving through.

Cinnamon is number two.

Do you often utilize it to make your food taste better? Note that it works exactly as well as lavender to repel ants. A choice not to be disregarded!

3) ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils, which are prized for their strong aroma, are not only therapeutic. They are adept in ant-hunting. All you need to do is mist half a liter of water mixed with around twenty peppermint and ten sweet almond drops.

4. COFFEE LANDS

The acidity of the coffee grounds and its placement at the base of the walls, on the ground, or on saucers will keep ants from invading.

5. CHALK

This is a natural way to get rid of ants. Ants dislike chalk, did you know that? Thus, create an ant dam right away. In what way? It’s quite easy. All you have to do is draw a line in chalk. You may rest easy knowing that the ants won’t go over the line.

6- VINEGAR

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An excellent ant repellant. All you have to do to stop the ants from migrating is to spray water and vinegar or water and soap in the area they frequent.

7. BLACK SOAP

Black soap is an all-purpose product that works well in the yard and at home since it repels ants, mealybugs, and even aphids. In order to get rid of ants for good, you have to dilute the black soap in boiling water using the amount that the manufacturer specifies right on the package. The ant colony or nest should next be covered with this still very hot mixture.

8. SPRINKLE EARTH DIATOMEA

This thin white powder is an efficient and natural pesticide made from fossilized micro-algae fossils. Don’t be afraid to sprinkle a small bit where ants go around your property. Their injuries from the sharp diatomaceous earth particles will be lethal. However, please be aware that this product is safe for dogs to use and may be used with only your hands.