{"id":4643,"date":"2023-10-30T21:18:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T19:18:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=4643"},"modified":"2023-10-30T21:18:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T19:18:04","slug":"10-natural-tips-to-get-rid-of-ants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.light-recipes.top\/?p=4643","title":{"rendered":"10 Natural Tips to Get Rid of Ants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We certainly loved watching them for hours in our childhood, but now that ants have invaded our home, we would like to no longer see them!&nbsp;Our tips for keeping them away naturally and sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1 \u2013 FRESH BASIL LEAVES&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We kill two birds with one stone with potted basil since it is as effective against ants as it is delicious in cooking and beneficial for our health.&nbsp;If we appreciate its flavor and smell, this is far from being the case for these hymenoptera.&nbsp;A few leaves placed judiciously in the path of the ants are enough to scare them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2 \u2013 PEPPERMINT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peppermint essential oil is a product with a pleasant and fresh smell.&nbsp;It helps keep ants away from the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3 \u2013 BORIC ACID<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available in drugstores or pharmacies, borax or boric acid helps eliminate ants by poisoning them.&nbsp;To do this, boric acid bait must be placed in saucers, to be placed on the passages frequented by these insects.&nbsp;By swallowing this product, the ants die within a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4 \u2013 COFFEE GROUNDS, A POWERFUL PRODUCT<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have identified the places through which the ants pass, spread a good layer of wet coffee grounds.&nbsp;It won&#8217;t take long for the ants to move away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5 \u2013 DIATOMEA EARTH<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food diatomaceous earth (microscopic algae) is an ecological and natural insecticide.&nbsp;It is very effective against ants and other insects.&nbsp;Just sprinkle it in corners, crevices, basements and windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6 \u2013 CINNAMON&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This spice known for its characteristic taste and smell is also known to be a powerful natural ant repellent.&nbsp;Sprinkle a little in the corners of the house, on the edges of windows and at the doorstep, or place a few sticks there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7 \u2013 LAVENDER<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the smell of lavender is something we enjoy, the same cannot be said for ants.&nbsp;So place branches or small bags of lavender in places where they usually go.&nbsp;You can also spray lavender essential oil in your interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8 \u2013 VINEGAR<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To fight against an ant invasion, alcohol vinegar is a formidable weapon.&nbsp;Simply soak a sponge and use it to clean the kitchen counters.&nbsp;Spraying the edges of windows and doorways with vinegar is also recommended.&nbsp;If ants have invaded the cupboards, place a small container containing vinegar there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9 \u2013 BLACK SOAP&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multi-use, black soap is unconditional in the garden and at home because it is, among other things, the enemy of ants but also of mealybugs and even aphids.&nbsp;To permanently eliminate ants, it is necessary to dilute the black soap in boiling water according to the dosage indicated by the manufacturer, clearly on the packaging.&nbsp;Then simply pour this still very hot mixture onto the ant nest or colony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 \u2013 CHALK<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ants do not particularly like chalk.&nbsp;To use the latter as a repellent, you must scratch it, then spread the powder obtained on the places frequented by ants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We certainly loved watching them for hours in our childhood, but now that ants have invaded our home, we would like to no longer see them!&nbsp;Our tips for keeping them away naturally and sustainably. 1 \u2013 FRESH BASIL LEAVES&nbsp; 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