How to get rid of ants forever: 9 foolproof tricks

How to get rid of ants forever: 9 foolproof tricks
Although they are harmless and harmless, ants can become a real nightmare when they invade our homes. To avoid having to kill them using chemical products that are harmful to our health, we suggest 9 tricks to prevent them from entering our homes.

Who has never walked into the kitchen and noticed a long line of ants heading towards a piece of food or garbage. Luckily, ants are only annoying, and not dangerous.

If you see a line of ants, follow it to try to understand what the entry point is and therefore be able to close it, perhaps with silicone or plaster.

Even if the ants aren’t present yet, it’s always a good idea to check for any cracks or other spaces that could serve as an entry point.

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Then you can eliminate the ants that are already inside the house with a sponge soaked in soap and water. Only eliminate the ants that are already inside, those that are outside are very useful for balancing the presence of other insects.

Another effective trick is to keep the plants in the garden or balcony at a safe distance from the entrance door of our house. If you have a garden with a lawn, move plants away from it.

To attract ants and therefore be able to eliminate them easily, place food capable of attracting ants in closed containers (for example sugar, honey or dog food).

If you have pets, place the container of their food on a plate full of water: it will prevent the ants from reaching our best friend’s meal.

Eliminate all food and drink residues, even the outside of containers and glasses. Make sure there are no crumbs, food particles or grease stains on the floor.

Put Vaseline around the edges of the garbage can: this sticky barrier will prevent ants from invading it