Three ways
to get rid of ants naturally and safely without any toxic chemicals. First we
make them go away, then we don’t let them back in. With this natural paste and
spray trio you will get rid of ants for good.
1
Ant Paste – Natural Ant Killer
Mix equal
parts of baking soda, powdered sugar, and water. 2-3 teaspoons of each should
be enough. Mix well and place in areas where ants enter your building. Usually,
windows and doors are a good place to start.
It’s
important to note that regular sugar is not as effective as powdered sugar. If
you mix regular sugar with baking soda, ants can tell the difference between
them and only eat sugar. Powdered sugar is similar texture as baking powder and
ants get confused and eat both. You want them to eat baking soda, sugar is just
for bait. Adding water turns it into a paste ants can’t resist. They also take
it to their home and this way you get rid of the source of the problem as well.
Once you
get rid of unwelcomed visitors it’s time to make sure they don’t come back.
The
following ant repellents do the job well.
2
Peppermint Essential Oil Spray
Put a
teaspoon of sea salt in a bowl and add 15 drops of peppermint essential oil.
Wait 10 minutes for the salt to absorb all the oil. Pour half a cup of warm
water and mix until all the salt dissolves. Pour it into a spray bottle and spray
all ant entrances. I like to use this spray even when we don’t have an ant
problem because makes your house smell nice and refreshing.
3
Vinegar Spray
Mix 2 cups
of apple cider vinegar with 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Careful, it get
bubbly so it’s best to add baking soda gradually, about half a teaspoon at a
time. Then add 2 tablespoons of dish soap, mix, and pour into a spray bottle.
Spray all ant entrances.
This
mixture can also be used as a natural cleaner for all surfaces.
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