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 How to get rid of ants cheaply and naturally



Ants quickly invade a home and multiply rapidly when they find a food source. Fortunately, you don't have to call an exterminator to get rid of ants. Try these six cheap and natural remedies to get rid of ants from your home.

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Vinegar


Wipe down your countertops, cabinets, and other places you've spotted ants with 50-50 white vinegar and water. Repeat the process throughout the day to maintain effectiveness. In addition to repelling ants, vinegar has many surprising uses, including as an all-purpose cleaner.


Why it works: Ants hate the smell of vinegar, and vinegar will strip them of their scent trails. 1 Observe the ants for a while and you will see that they all follow the same path in and out of you. House. If you eliminate the scent trails of ants, it will give you a serious leg up in the battle.


warning


Because of its acidity, vinegar is often too harsh for natural stone countertops.


 If you have granite, marble, quartz, or any other stone countertop, use a regular spray cleaner to wipe down your counters. It still helps the ants.


Chalk/baby powder


Draw a chalk line in front of where ants enter your home. It acts as a barrier that they cannot cross. Update your chalk line periodically to keep it working.


Why it works: No one knows for sure. Some think this is because ants don't like the calcium carbonate in lime. Others think it's because the chalk line interferes with their scent trails. Whatever the reason, it seems to do the trick.


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Borax


Mix together a teaspoon of borax and 5 ounces of syrup or jelly (borax and sugar will also work). Then, place the mixture where the ants will find it. If you have small children or pets, be sure to keep them out of their reach. It may be natural, but it is still toxic.


Why it works: Once ingested, borax is a slow-acting poison that damages the ants' digestive systems and is transmitted to larger populations, resulting in death.


Herbs/spices and essential oils


Sprinkle cinnamon, mint, chilies, black pepper, cloves, cloves, or garlic where you see ants. Then, treat your home's foundation in the same manner. Placing bay leaves in cupboards, drawers, and containers can help deter ants.


Some essential oils also work against ants. Then, paste them into the problem areas. Replace them when the smell goes away Why it works: Many plants, including those listed, emit strong scents to repel ants and other insects in the wild, and they work well in your home, too. If you have pets or small children, use something other than peppermint. Capsaicin in chilies can irritate mucous membranes.5 Essential oils should be kept out of the reach of children and pets.


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Coffee grounds


Are you a coffee drinker? If so, get into the habit of sprinkling your used coffee grounds on the garden and outside of your home.


Why it works: Ants are repelled by the smell of coffee grounds. This makes the grounds an excellent form of pest control. Coffee grounds are also great for your garden soil as they are rich in minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium.


Cucumber/citrus peels



Leave cucumber or citrus peels in areas where ants are active.


Why it works: Citrus peels exhibit antifungal activity, therefore inhibiting the growth of one of the ants' main food sources. If you're battling ants in your kitchen or bathroom, switch to lemon-lime scented cleaners. For best results, look for products scented with real citrus oils. Artificial fragrances will not have the effect you are after.

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