How to Use Cinnamon For Ants
WouterWhether you’re using cinnamon as ant repellent or as a way to protect your lawn, cinnamon can provide a natural alternative to commercial products. Its strong odor will disrupt ants’ pheromone trail, making it a natural way to keep ants from entering your home.
One of the best ways to use cinnamon for ants is to sprinkle it on an ant entry point. You can do this with a cotton ball or with a spray.
Another way to use cinnamon as ant repellent is to create a barrier around the perimeter of your home. You can use cinnamon powder or sticks. You can also mix it with sand to create a barrier. You can also spray it on a trash bin. You can also apply cinnamon to the walls of your house.
If you are worried that you will hurt the ants if you spray them directly, you can use cinnamon essential oil. It is a strong ant repellent, but it is best applied in diluted form. You can combine it with tea tree oil for a stronger repellent. It’s also safe for use in food preparation areas.
To create a spray, you can combine cinnamon powder with oil or water. Dilute it to a 1 percent concentration and spray the solution around ant entry points. Then, wipe it down with a microfiber cloth.
If you have a sandbox, you can create a barrier with sand and ground cinnamon. Make sure to keep it dry, though.
