Vinegar Solution: Mix equal parts of water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the solution around ant trails and entry points. The strong scent disrupts ants' pheromone trails and repels them.
Lemon Juice: Squeeze lemon juice around entry points and ant trails. Ants dislike the acidic nature of lemon juice, which helps deter them from entering your home.
Cinnamon: Sprinkle ground cinnamon around ant entry points and trails. The strong scent of cinnamon acts as a natural repellent for ants.
Borax and Sugar: Mix borax with sugar in a 1:3 ratio. Place this mixture in small containers where ants are active. Ants are attracted to the sugar and carry the borax back to their colony, which helps eliminate the infestation.
Diatomaceous Earth: Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth around ant nests and trails. This natural powder is harmless to humans and pets but lethal to ants due to its abrasive properties.
Peppermint Oil: Mix a few drops of peppermint essential oil with water in a spray bottle. Spray around ant trails and entry points. The strong minty scent repels ants and other insects.
Baking Soda and Sugar: Combine baking soda with sugar in a 1:3 ratio. Place the mixture in areas where ants are active. The sugar attracts ants, and the baking soda disrupts their digestive system, helping to eliminate the infestation.
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