Homemade tricks to kill ants at home
Here we offer you 10 natural and cheap remedies to drive away these insects without harming anyone in the process.
1. Vinegar (mixed equally with water): Vinegar diffuses a strong odor that will immediately repel ants as these insects hate the smell of vinegar. In addition, this liquid eliminates the traces of smell that they use to move, so it is very effective. Coat ant entry paths and all corners and areas, including countertops, sinks, and windows, with vinegar.
2. Lemon juice: The acid disturbs the ants' sense of direction, so spray it wherever you see them pass.
3. Talcum powder or chalk: An ingredient in chalk and baby powder is talcum powder, which is a natural ant repellant. Place them all over the place where the ants are getting into your house.
4. Baking soda and sugar: It is a harmful mixture for the body of the ants, so they will flee from it.
5. Coffee beans: The smell they give off makes the ants repel. Therefore, place them in strategic points, such as in the garden and around the outside of your house.
6. Corn flour: Apparently it is also effective against an invasion of ants. It spreads along the usual path of insects.
7. Cucumber and citrus peels: These are toxic to the types of fungi that ants feed on, and therefore ants avoid them. Leave them in areas of known ant activity.
8. Mint: Mint leaf or tea bags are used to repel ants. Put them around windows and doors, and where insects enter.
9. Herbs and spices: Bay leaves and other plants give off a strong odor that repels ants. Put them in cabinets and drawers. Cinnamon, black pepper, or garlic do the same thing, so sprinkle those spices in areas where you've seen ants.
10. Borax: Mix it with water and sugar and spread the paste that is created in the corners where the ants are seen.
