Got those pesky ants invading your home this summer?
Don’t worry — here are some cost-effective ways to keep those critters at bay without using harsh chemicals! You might even have the solution sitting in your pantry.
- Peppermint Oil: Ants dislike its strong scent. Mix with water and spray around entry points and trails.
- Tea Tree Oil: Use as a spray or on cotton balls placed in ant-prone areas.
- Cinnamon: Use powder, sticks, or essential oil around entry points.
- Cayenne Pepper: Sprinkle cayenne pepper along ant trails or near entry areas to keep them away.
- Lemon Eucalyptus Oil (OLE): A natural ant repellent from eucalyptus trees.
- Lemon Juice: Apply directly to entry points or mix with water and spray.
- Lemon or Orange Peels: Place peels near ant trails or possible entry areas.
- Clean up spills and crumbs promptly, as they attract ants.
- Store food in airtight containers to keep ants out.
- Eliminate other food sources, like leftover crumbs or spilled liquids.