Vinegar
Ants hate the smell of vinegar very much, and to take advantage of this, mix equal parts of vinegar and water, put it in a spray bottle, and spray the mixture on the places where the ants are, so the ants will search for a place with a better smell, and the effect of the vinegar will remain after it dries, and to increase the effectiveness it is recommended to spray solution several times a day.
citrus fruits
With the same principle of vinegar action, one of the citrus fruits can be used, such as lemon, for example, by mixing its juice with water, or by mixing more than one type of citrus, and adding lemon peel to the mixture will greatly increase its effectiveness, but you must soak it for some time before starting to use the mixture.
cinnamon oil
Some types of essential oils contribute to repelling and getting rid of ants, including cinnamon oil, by mixing half a cup of water, or about 120 milliliters, with 20-25 drops of cinnamon oil, then dipping a piece of cotton in it and wiping the areas where ants are present. Another oil, such as peppermint oil or tea tree oil.
Keep ants away
One of the most important steps to get rid of ants is to prevent them from entering, by following the following tips:
- Seal all cracks and gaps in the house, including pipes and any avenues through which ants can enter.
- Keep woods away from the house.
- Repair all water leaks, and repair walls from moisture.
- Trimming trees so that they do not reach the outer walls of the house or the roof.
- Placing slices of cucumber at the entrances of the house; Because ants hate cucumbers, or drawing lines using chalk or baby powder, ants do not like anything sticking to their feet, and the smell of the powder will miss the smell of ants' tracks, and they will lose their way home.
