Insects are one of the most troublesome pests that can cause troubles in your home or garden. If you are living in an area where these pests thrive, you would want to know how to get rid of ants easily. Nowadays there are many natural remedies that can help you get rid of ants quickly. If you have tried to clean the home without any luck, then you have probably been wondering why ants are still living in your home. Ants are just like other insects that can create a little colony of friends and can even be seen as an effective waste management. If you do not want ants to take over your house, then all you will need to do is get rid of them for good. The general problem that every person faces is that most people do not know how to get rid of ants permanently. However, if you want to know how to get rid of ants for good, then I am here for you. Follow my simple steps below and eradicate those pesky pests from your …
Natural Remedies For Ants In Home
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth is made of fossilized algae. It’s non-toxic and safe to use around people, pets and food. Diatomaceous earth is effective against ants and other insects because it scratches their exoskeletons and absorbs their body oil, which causes them to dry out.
It’s easily available in the garden section of any home improvement store or online retailer. You can sprinkle it directly on ant trails or where you’ve seen ants, but you can also sprinkle some into cracks where they like to nest or under objects like toys that attract them as well as inside cupboards where they may be nesting.
Cinnamon
To repel ants naturally, you can use cinnamon. Cinnamon is a natural ant repellent that will help to keep your home free of pesky little critters. Sprinkle cinnamon powder near ant trails and they will avoid the area. You can also use cinnamon oil as an alternative to the ground powder. Be careful when using this method if you have pets or small children as it can be very dangerous for them if consumed in large amounts (and it’s not recommended for dogs either).
Boric Acid
Boric acid is a white powder that can be purchased at your local grocery store. It is toxic to ants and will kill them by dehydrating them. However, it’s not good for children or pets; nor should you use it around food. Boric acid can cause skin irritation in humans as well, so don’t touch the powder with bare hands!
Borax
- Borax: Borax is a naturally occurring mineral found in soil, plants, and even in our bodies. It can be used to kill ants, because they eat it and take it back to the colony where it kills other ants. You can use borax by sprinkling it on the ant trails or around your home.
Black Pepper
Sprinkle black pepper around the area where you think the ants are entering your home. It is a great natural remedy for ants and its scent will make them leave your home quickly. Also, you can use black pepper as part of an ant trap by mixing it with borax, baking soda, and cornmeal. The mixture should be placed in small bowls near areas where ants are commonly seen to kill them instantly.
Black pepper is safe for children and pets so there is no need to worry if they accidentally consume this remedy while playing around it in their yard or house. When using black pepper as a natural remedy for ants, remember not to place too much of it in one area because this may cause some discomfort when walking around on bare feet or touching other surfaces nearby
Cayenne Pepper
- Sprinkle cayenne pepper where you see ants. Cayenne pepper is a natural insect repellent that may keep ants away.
- Be careful when handling cayenne pepper. It’s a very strong spice, so don’t use too much of it at once and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after handling this product!
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a natural remedy that can help you get rid of ants. The citrus smell is what makes lemon juice effective against ants in the kitchen or bathroom. You can apply lemon juice directly to cracks and crevices, or fill a spray bottle with it and spray it directly at the ants when they are on countertops or other surfaces. You could also use a cotton ball dipped in fresh lemon juice to wipe away any remaining traces of an ant invasion from your countertops after spraying them with water.
If you’re having trouble getting rid of ants coming into your home from outside, consider applying some lemon juice to cotton balls and placing them near entry points, such as doors and windowsills. The citrus scent will act as a repellent for these pests before they even enter! You may also want to try sprinkling some baking soda around these areas if they’re especially persistent—this will help dry up any crevasses where moisture collects after rainfall so that these insects cannot live there anymore!
Vinegar
You can also use vinegar to deter ants in your home. Mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water, then spray it around areas where you have seen ants or think they might enter. Vinegar is a potent deterrent for many different insects, so if you have other pests in addition to ants in your home, this may be an effective method for dealing with all of them at once.
To kill ants directly, put out a small amount of vinegar near the spot where you saw one last—the entire colony should come running out to feed on it. Once the ant has eaten enough vinegar to kill it (again: not sure how much that would be), its body will die shortly after returning to the nest and infecting any other members of its colony
Here are some natural ways to deal with ants at your house.
Because there are so many different types of ants and they come in so many colors, it can be hard to make sure you’re using the right natural remedy for your particular ant problem. But don’t worry! We’ve made this list to help you find the solution that works best for your unique situation.
- Diatomaceous Earth – This stuff is made from fossilized diatoms (ancient plants). You can buy it at any hardware store or online. It’s safe to use around pets and children, but it should not be eaten by either humans or animals because it’s sharp enough to cut through skin!
- Cinnamon – Sprinkle some cinnamon around places where you see ants crawling around inside your home (like under sinks). Ants hate the smell of cinnamon so they’ll stay away from areas where there is an abundance of this spice present (or at least try).
- Boric Acid Powder – Mix 1 tablespoon boric acid powder with 2 cups sugar water or apple cider vinegar until dissolved completely before applying mixture directly onto ant trails outside home entrances/exits–this will deter them from entering property again after being sprayed regularly each day until eradication is complete over several weeks’ time period; during which time additional precautions must also be taken such as sealing up entryways completely such as windowsills/doorjambs etc., caulking cracks between floors & walls etc., removing food sources like crumbs left behind dishes placed inside kitchen sink drainage area every evening before bedtime each night when all lights go off at 10pm sharp!”
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