Natural Home Remedies to Get Rid of Ants
WouterDuring the warm summer months, ants can become a nuisance. They like to feed on moist areas and wooden furniture. They can be difficult to get rid of.
The easiest way to keep them from coming into your house is to keep your yard well maintained. Clearing gutters of debris and removing standing water is a good start. Also, be sure to keep your outdoor trash bins free of debris.
If you want to get rid of ants without the use of chemical substances, you should consider using natural home remedies. Some of these remedies can be used on your pets as well.
One of the best natural ant repellents is the use of citrus fruit. The citric acid in the citrus fruit has an insecticidal effect. The scent of citrus also helps repel insects.
Another natural ant repellent is the use of peppermint. You can sprinkle peppermint in areas where ants are likely to be. Also, you can use cotton balls soaked in peppermint to repel ants.
Alternatively, you can also use lemon juice. Lemon juice has an unpleasant smell, but ants don’t like it. If you don’t have lemons, you can substitute it with vinegar.
Another natural ant repellent is cayenne pepper. It is known to repel ants, and is also effective against bedbugs. You can also use bay leaf powder to repel ants. Dried bay leaf powder is child and pet friendly.
Finally, you can use boric acid to kill ants. It has insecticidal effects and is effective at killing worker ants within three weeks. It can also be used to kill the queen.
