– Vinegar Solution: Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray this solution around entry points, ant trails, and affected areas. The strong smell disrupts ants and can help deter them. –
Lemon Juice: Squeeze lemon juice around ant entry points and trails. Ants dislike the acidity and strong scent, making it a natural deterrent.
Baking Soda and Sugar: Combine equal parts baking soda and sugar and place the mixture in areas where ants are active. The sugar attracts ants, while the baking soda disrupts their digestive system.
Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth around entry points and affected areas. This natural powder is harmless to humans and pets but cuts into ants' exoskeletons, causing them to dehydrate.
Borax and Sugar Bait: Mix borax with sugar (about 1 part borax to 3 parts sugar) and place the bait in areas where ants are active. The sugar attracts ants, and the borax poisons them. Be cautious with borax if you have pets or small children.
Cinnamon and Pepper: Sprinkle ground cinnamon or black pepper around ant entry points and trails. The strong scent can help repel ants and prevent them from entering your home.
Soapy Water: Mix dish soap with water and spray it on ants and their trails. The soap breaks down the ants' protective coating, causing them to die and disrupting their trails.
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