3 Cheap Tricks to Get Rid of Ants In Your Home
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No longer know what to do with the ants around your home? Natural Health Cure is here to help! Here are 3 cheap tricks to get rid of these pests. These are very easy methods that guarantee great results. I am sure you will no longer see them roaming in your house when you try these tips.
1. Cinnamon
Did you know that ants hate the smell of cinnamon? Yes, they do.
Things you will need:
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon essential balls
- cloth or cotton balls
- cinnamon cloves (optional)
Instructions:
Add the essential oil to the water in a small container. Stir well until well combined. Soak a cloth or cotton ball in the mixture. Use it to wipe areas from your house where these pests likely appear. Do this once a day until you no longer see them. You can also leave cinnamon cloves near your windows and doors.
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2. Vinegar
Vinegar has a strong scent that repels ants.
Things you will need:
- water
- distilled vinegar
- spray bottle
- lemon essential oil
Instructions:
Pour water and vinegar into a spray bottle in a 1:1 ratio. Next, add drops of lemon oil and shake the spray bottle to combine. Make sure to shake it before every use. Spray around places where you see ants. Do this once a day.
3. Borax
This actually attracts the ants and eventually kills the entire colony.
Things you will need:
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- water
- borax
- sharp object
- plastic container with a lid
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a container and mix until combined. Cover it with the lid and poke holes on the side of the container and on the lid. The holes will allow the ants to enter and exit. Place it in an area where ants gather.
