How to Get Rid of Ants Naturally

Ants are real pests. They can be a big menace and just bundle up anywhere, especially in the kitchen - around the cabinets or near the food shelf. You get rid of one line of ants, and there they are making a whole new line with great enthusiasm. They are unstoppable and can beat you up. But there are still ways to get rid of ants from your house. Though in doing so we need to be persistent too just like the ants. Take little care everyday, for a few days and you can get rid of ants from your house.

7 Ways to Get Rid of Ants Naturally

1. First of all, the question is what attracts ants into your house or why are ants in your house? The answer is ants are attracted to the sugar scent in the house. They are also attracted to food items like flour, oil, grease, suji(rawa), chocolate and candy wrappers and sweet snacks. So it is important that you get rid of these food scents which attract ants. This can be done by cleaning and wiping out any food spills immediately after cooking. Cleaning with water will not get rid of the smell. Use mild soap solution or vinegar to wipe out food smells.


2. Investigate and find out the holes and cracks from where the ants enter in your house. You will find cracks or holes in and around the wall cabinets, electric switches, pipes, kitchen tiles, gap between floor tiles etc which act as the passage for ants. Once you find these places, seal them off immediately.


3. Book a pest control and get it done thoroughly in the kitchen. Mention the ant problem to person administering pest control and show him the areas the ant frequently visit. The pest control services have special non-toxic sprays that they spray all over the area visited by ants. These sprays have long lasting effects and can stay for a couple of months.


4. Certain essential oils such as cinnamon oil and peppermint oil are known to keep ants at bay. Dip a cotton bud in the oil and apply in the area where you see ants regularly.


5. Vinegar has a special effect on ants. It not only kills ants but also masks the food smell for them. Mix vinegar (white or apple cider) with equal amount of water and fill the solution in a spray bottle. Spray this solution regularly to get rid of ants naturally from your house.


6. Mix Vinegar and water in equal parts and add 2 lemon juice to it. Mix well and pour this solution in a big spray bottle. If you have ant menace in a particular area of kitchen, regularly spray this solution at least three times a day. It really helps. Keep spraying for a few days, even if there is no sign of ants.


7. Borax can also be sprinkled around the corners of floor, where you find ant menace. You can also create a bait for ants by mixing borax with little sugar and placing it in a small container near areas where ants frequently visit. Ants confuse borax with sugar and carry them over. Borax can kill ants and help you get rid of it.