Have ants invaded your house? No worries! We’ve put together a handy guide to help you get rid of ants in the house. From natural remedies to tips on how to prevent them – this article will help you take back your house from this pesky insect. I’m sure that no one in the world likes ants. The pestering of these small creatures is just too much. If a single ant comes into your house, it becomes a serious problem. If you have an ant infestation inside your house for some reason, there are cheap ways to get rid of ants. But what are some best methods to remove ants from your home? By the end of this post, you will be familiar with how you can use natural remedies to get rid of the pesky little critters—the common black household ants as well as odorous house ants—in your home for good.

Natural Remedies For Ants In The Home

Vinegar

To repel ants, you can spray the vinegar mixture along ant trails and entry points. The amount of time it takes for the ants to leave will vary depending on how many are in your home and how long they’ve been there. If you continue to see trails or other signs of activity after a few days, consider calling an exterminator who has experience with ant infestations in homes. In addition to being safe for humans, pets and plants (as long as you don’t use too much), vinegar is inexpensive—so if all else fails, it won’t cost a lot to give this method a try!

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth is a natural pesticide that will keep ants away. It works as a barrier to protect areas of your home where you don’t want the insects to be, and it can be sprinkled in places where ants have been entering.

The good news about diatomaceous earth is that it’s very easy to apply—just sprinkle some along any cracks or openings where the ants are coming into your house from outside. The bad news? This stuff can really irritate people’s lungs if they breathe it in, so make sure you use food-grade diatomaceous earth when applying it in your home!

Flour

Ants leave pheromone trails when they’re looking for food. You can use this to your advantage, by sprinkling flour over the ant trail and making sure it gets into the nest. The ants will pick up the scent and take it back to their colony, where it will kill them off.

Flour has two main benefits: it works as an ant deterrent, because they don’t like walking on it (especially if you sprinkle enough), and if ingested, it’s a poison that’s fatal to insects of all kinds.

Borax

Borax is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used for hundreds of years to kill ants and their colonies. Borax is poisonous to ants, but it is not harmful to humans or pets. Borax can be safely used around food as long as you make sure the food does not come into direct contact with the borax powder.

To make an effective ant killer spray with borax:

• Mix 2 tablespoons of borax with 1 gallon of water in a bucket or other container large enough to hold your plants while they’re being sprayed
• Place the plant in the bucket or other container and thoroughly spray it until all surfaces are covered (including leaves, stems, roots)

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a very common kitchen spice and it can be used as a natural remedy to repel ants in the home. Cinnamon oil can be sprayed on countertops, floors, or other surfaces where you might see ants. This will keep them away for several weeks at a time, but not permanently. You can also use cinnamon as an all-natural barrier around any cracks or crevices that may lead through your walls. For example, if you have an ant problem with your dishwasher plumbing pipes under the sink then you could sprinkle cinnamon on top of any exposed pipes where it doesn’t get wet (such as along top edges). The smell will deter any ants from coming up into these areas from below and make sure they stay out of sight!

Cinnamon has been shown to be safe for pets (cats especially) so long as it does not come into contact with their eyes or noses; it shouldn’t cause any serious harm either way though because there are no toxic effects associated with swallowing small amounts of this additive! Additionally its non-toxic nature makes it perfect for kids who may accidentally find themselves eating some while playing outside…

Garlic Powder

Garlic powder is another natural remedy that can be used to repel ants. You can sprinkle garlic powder wherever you see ants in your home. This method works especially well for outdoor ant problems and you can also make a garlic spray which is more effective.

• Mix 2 crushed garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of mineral oil and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before applying the mixture on areas where there are ants present or likely to be found (such as along window sills or door frames).
• Apply once a week until the problem is solved

Cucumber Peelings and Peels

How to Use:

• Place the cucumber peelings and peels in areas where you have seen the ants.
• If you have not seen any ants for a couple of days, replace the cucumber peelings and peels because they may be completely gone or dried out.

What Not To Do:

• Do not place your cucumber peelings and peels in an area where there are cracks between walls or floors because they could fall through and make a mess.

How Often?: Once per week

Chalk

Chalk is a natural ant repellent that you can use to keep them out of your home. You don’t want to use chalkboard paint or a similar product, though; these products contain toxic chemicals and will kill the ants. Instead, buy some plain white chalk and sprinkle it around your house. If you have an ant problem in your kitchen cabinets, for example, draw lines on the inside of the cabinet doors with the chalk before shutting them.

The next time you find ants in your home, avoid using insecticides. These natural remedies are easy to use and effective against many species of ants.

While these natural remedies are easy to use, they are also effective against many species of ants.