Ant is a big problem once they don't come to your house. But an ant infestation in the home is quite bothersome, and you may want to get rid of them soon. If ants keep coming back, it becomes so irritating.
Natural methods are on top in numerous ways of killing ants as they don't have any side effects. But in some cases, we need to take help from professionals. So here are some practical, natural, and safe solutions to eliminate ants.
Diatomaceous earth
It is a natural substance made of fossilized remains of aquatic organisms. It is available in fine powder form that sticks to ants' bodies. It terminates ants by absorbing the oils from their skeleton. Since it is a fine powder, it can easily be inhaled by breathing. So use a mask before using it.
Buy food-grade diatomaceous earth from online or offline stores to terminate the ants.
Liquid detergent spray
Ants leave a unique scented trail behind them when they wander around. It is also the reason why ants mostly walk on trails. However, this method will remove the scent, confusing ants and making them leave.
Peppermint essential oil
Peppermint is a natural bug repellent that works well against many insects, such as ants and mosquitoes. Peppermint can be used in its original form; if you don't have it, peppermint essential oil will work the same.
To prepare peppermint ant repellent, dilute approx ten drops of peppermint essential oil in water. Mix the solution well and fill it in a spray bottle. Use the solution according to your requirement and repeat the application process for a long-lasting result.
This repellent spray will remove or cover up the scent that leaves, ending up with the ant population in your house.
Lemon eucalyptus oil spray
Lemon eucalyptus has a strong odor that pests don't likely to love. So it is great to keep ants and pests like a mosquito at bay. And if citronella oil is also added with lemon eucalyptus oil, its efficiency doubles.
To use this oil repellent, take cotton balls and dip them in oil until they are soaked with oil. Place these balls on the areas where you have encountered ants presence.
Vinegar (white)
It is a cheap and effective way to get rid of pests. It is also known as a cleaning agent. Dilute an equal portion of vinegar and water and mix it well. Wipe the floor with this solution wherever you notice ants. The strong scent of vinegar stays even after it dries out; however, only for a short time.
Ants can easily recognize the smell of vinegar and not come to the same place again. So spray the solution directly on the ants' activity.
Boiling water
Boling water is a highly effective solution for instant results. It is free of cost and an effective solution to get rid of ants. Pour the boiling water directly into the ant's nest nearby. However, boiling water isn't enough to kill the entire colony of ants. So please ensure not to leave any nest of ants at least, and use some pesticide to terminate them permanently.
Organic ant repellent
Pai organics ant repellent is an organic solution made of essential oil extract, neem, and clove oil, to name a few. It can be used for indoor and outdoor both purposes. It doesn't leave any stains after being used. It is a 100% organic product that does not harm being used around kids and pets.
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