If you’re like me and millions of others, you tend to get ants in your home. These pesky little insects can be a real pain in the neck, literally! You’ll notice that they seem to only appear in the kitchen, bathroom and even in your bedroom. Irritating, right? As a homeowner it is important to know all the natural ways which you can effectively get rid of ants. For instance, there are multiple home remedies for killing ants that don’t necessarily need to use chemicals. In this article I will share all of those secret solutions with you.

Natural Remedies For Killing Ants

Mix together equal parts of baking soda and powdered sugar.

This mixture will be the most effective at killing ants. The baking soda is toxic to ants, and when ingested by them it will cause their bodies to dehydrate and die. The sugar lures the ants into consuming the mixture, thus killing them easily with no mess or fuss.

You can mix equal parts of baking soda and powdered sugar together in a bowl until you have an even consistency throughout your entire mixture. As long as you don’t spill it all over yourself or your kitchen countertop, this remedy will be very effective!

Saturate cotton balls with peppermint essential oil and place around the house in areas where ants have been seen.

You can use a cotton ball and peppermint essential oil to make your own natural ant repellent. Place the saturated cotton balls around any areas you have seen ants. This will keep them away for hours, but if you leave them out overnight, they may be strong enough to cause irritation in small children or pets when touched.

Sprinkle cinnamon, cayenne pepper, or coffee grounds around doors, windows, or areas where ants are present.

In addition to treating areas with a mixture of cinnamon, cayenne pepper and/or coffee grounds, you can also sprinkle these spices directly on the ants themselves. This is particularly effective when you see a line of ants moving along your kitchen floor or countertop. Simply sprinkle some of the spice on them and they will scatter in several directions rather than continue down their designated path.

Cinnamon, cayenne pepper and coffee grounds are all safe natural remedies for killing ants because they are non-toxic to humans if consumed in small amounts. However, if you have children under five years old living in your home who may be tempted to put their hands into their mouths after touching these substances (they do look like candy!), make sure that they don’t come into contact with them until after they’ve been cleaned up from around doors/windows or wherever else they’re placed.

Make a spray of citrus peels, water, and witch hazel or vodka.

• Before you begin, use a spray bottle filled with water and vinegar to wipe down your counters and floors. The citrus oils from the rinds can stain surfaces, so it’s important to clean up first.
• Chop up an orange or lemon into several pieces and place them in a blender or food processor along with some water (enough to cover the citrus). Blend on high until pulpy liquid forms. You could also opt for an essential oil instead of fresh juice—just make sure that whatever you’re using isn’t toxic!
• Pour this mixture into a spray bottle along with witch hazel or vodka (or both) and shake well before each use. Spray around doorways and window frames as well as cracks or holes in walls where ants may be entering your home from outside sources such as tree branches touching your roofline.”

Place bay leaves in the pantry.

Bay leaves can be placed in the pantry, cupboards, cabinets or wherever food is stored to keep insects away. They are also used to repel cockroaches, crickets, and even mice. The bay leaf has a strong smell that drives bugs away from your house or apartment.

Bay leaves should be stored in an airtight container so they don’t dry out. You can place them inside a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid or store them in zip lock bags along with other dried herbs like parsley or thyme for added insect control power!

Sprinkle coarse salt near cracks where you can see ants entering your home.

If you have a crack or crevice in your home where ants are coming through, sprinkle coarse salt around these areas. This natural remedy can help keep the ants away and prevent them from entering your home.

To use this remedy outside of your home, sprinkle salt along cracks in the driveway or sidewalk that lead to possible entry points into your house. You can also use coarse salt to clean your counters and tables so they remain free of crumbs and food scraps which may attract them as well.

Using natural remedies will help keep pests out of your home while being better for the environment.

Using natural remedies will help keep pests out of your home while being better for the environment.

Pest control can be expensive, and if you have to pay a company to come in and spray chemicals all over your house, it’s a hassle. Plus, there are some serious health concerns associated with many pest control chemicals—and many people choose not to use them at all due to these concerns.

Natural remedies are easy to find. You can buy them at any grocery store or pharmacy. They’re also easy to make yourself if you don’t want the extra expense of buying them already-made (we’ll talk about how below). And since they’re made from plants that grow naturally in our environment, they won’t harm pets or wildlife living nearby (unlike chemical pesticides). If you ever wondered how professional exterminators get rid of ants without using harmful chemicals on their property—now you know!