How to Get Rid of Ants Safely

Clean Thoroughly: Regularly clean surfaces, especially in the kitchen, to eliminate food traces that attract ants.

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Use Vinegar: Wipe down surfaces with a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar. Ants dislike the smell of vinegar.

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Baking Soda and Powdered Sugar: Mix equal parts baking soda and powdered sugar. Place the mixture in areas where ants are active.

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Lemon Juice: Squeeze fresh lemon juice near entry points and ant trails. The acidity disrupts their scent trails.

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Cinnamon: Sprinkle cinnamon at entry points or areas where ants are present. Ants dislike the scent, and it disrupts their communication.

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Remove Attractants: Keep outdoor trash cans tightly sealed and promptly clean up food spills or crumbs.

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Seal Entry Points: Seal cracks, gaps, and openings in windows, doors, and the foundation to prevent ants from entering.

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Dish Soap and Water: Create a soapy water solution and spray it on ant trails and nests outside. This suffocates and deters them.

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Cucumber Peel: Place cucumber peels near ant entry points. The scent repels ants.

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Borax and Sugar: Mix equal parts borax and sugar and place it near ant mounds. The sugar attracts them, and the borax is toxic to ants.

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