It is ant season! And yes, we find them in nooks and crannies in our homes that can’t be cleared without chemical products! Finally here is what you’ve been looking for -8 natural tips to stop the ant invasion.
1) solution 1 : Chalk
Line up some sticks of chalk to make a barrier that ants can’t cross!
2) solution 2 : Lavender
Place bouquets of lavender at each entrance to your house -ants hate the smell. If you want to make your own repellent, here is a recipe:
- Mix 10 drops of peppermint essential oil with 5 drops of lavender essential oil.
- Add 250mls of alcohol heated to 40° and pour the mix into an empty spray can.
- Spray the solution in the relevant areas.
3) solution 3 : Cayenne pepper
Much too strong for the ants, the odour will have them running for their lives! Place the cayenne pepper in the relevant areas and the ants should have disappeared within a few days.
4) solution 4 : Basil and mint leaves
To quickly rid your home of ants, place basil and mint leaves around your house.
5) solution 5 : White vinegar
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Spray white vinegar (pure or diluted with water) on the relevant areas and on the windowsills.
6) solution 6 : Chemical yeast
Simply sprinkle some chemical yeast on the ants’ path. They won’t be long running for the hills.
7) solution 7 : Garlic
Crush some garlic and place the mixture in your house. The garlicky smell will drive the ants away.
8) solution 8 : Coffee grounds
Moisten some coffee grounds and place them wherever you have ants, indoors or outdoors, wherever you like! You will see the ants disappearing before long.