Ants, rather any insect in the house can be a nuisance! It definitely isn’t attractive and who wants bug and insect bites anyway? Insects especially ants can be a mess if you have a home garden, plants in your windows etc. Red ants can bite and be it any kind of ants, we need to get rid of them correct? Before you get your hands on commercial insect sprays that are toxic, try these natural non-toxic and safe ways to get rid of ants-
MINT
Mint is supposed to irritate ants due to its cooling effect and it also sells really strong that ants hate! You can make a spray with water and few drops peppermint oil and spray it on ants and corners of your house to prevent and repel ants. You can also plant fresh mint in the corns or your house and windows.
VINEGAR
Ants hate the smell of vinegar and it also removes the scent trails that ants follow. You can make a solution using equal quantity of white or apple cider vinegar and water. Shake well and spray it around the house and on ants too if you see them. You can also use it to wipe floors and counter tops to keeps ants away.
LIQUID DISH SOAP
Just like vinegar, liquid dish soap helps wipe off the ant trails. You can make a solution using equal quantity of dish soap and water. Use it to wipe floors and counter tops to keeps ants away.
PEPPER
Pepper irritates the ants and it also smells strong that keeps ants away. Simply sprinkle black pepper powder on ants to repel them and see them vanish in no time.
CINNAMON
Just like pepper, cinnamon irritates ants and removes scent trails. Simply sprinkle cinnamon powder on ants to repel them and see them vanish in no time. You can also make a spray with water and few drops cinnamon oil and spray it on ants and corners of your house to prevent and repel ants.
CITRUS PEELS
Citrus peels like lemon peels, orange peels etc. fights fungus that ants feed on and they also smell strong that keep ants away. Simply place citrus peels in the corners of your house or wherever ants frequently come. You can also make a spray with water and few drops lemon or orange oil and spray it on ants and corners of your house.
ESSENTIAL OILS – The essential oil has a strong fragrance and also restricts the trail making it difficult for ants to follow it. Ants also hate the strong fragrance and deter them. Spray some essential oil diluted with water or vinegar on ants if you see them anywhere and watch them go away in a minute! READ MORE – List of essential oils to get rid of bugs