3 Ways to Keep Ants Out of Honey Jars

Do you always see ants on your honey? You surely do not want these small insects on your food. Here are 3 ways to keep ants out of honey jars.

Ants absolutely love honey as it contains a lot of sugar. So, if you leave the container open or spill on your countertop, you will likely see a lot of them roaming around. It can be very frustrating, especially if you already want to use your honey but need to remove them one by one.

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The Guardians Choice on YouTube will teach you how to store your honey properly, trap and deter ants, and repel ants. Keep on reading or watch the video below for detailed instructions and explanations.

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How to Keep Ants Out of Honey

1 – Store your honey properly

Keep the lid tightly closed

Make sure the lids or seals are completely closed.

Wipe down the jar and surfaces after using

Honey is runny and may drip down the side of the jar or on the counters. If there is exposed honey, it will attract ants, so make sure to clean up after using it.

Just use a damp towel with a little dish soap to wipe it.

Store in a glass or plastic container a room temperature

Keep your honey away from direct sunlight between 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It could be your pantry or cupboard. If it didn’t come in an air-tight container, transfer it to a glass jar or sealed plastic container.

2 – Trapping and deterring ants

Make a decoy honey trap

Redirect ants away from your honey by placing a small dish of a spoonful of honey or sugar water outside near your house.

Make a mixture by mixing a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water. Dissolve the sugar by placing it in hot water, then let it cool.

Moat to catch ants

Fill the bottom of a small dish or saucer with water, then place your honey container in it.

Buy ant traps and place them around your house

Store-bought traps are effective in capturing ants and killing them.

Eliminate ants without pesticides

In a container, mix 1 part of baking soda with 1 part of powdered sugar. Place in areas where you see ants.

3 – Repelling ants

Wipe down kitchen surfaces and food containers with vinegar

Mix white vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio and dab onto a paper towel or transfer to a spray bottle. Use this mixture to clean your kitchen. Spray this mixture in doorways and windowsills.

3 Ways to Keep Ants Out of Honey Jars