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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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Make sure the lids or seals are completely closed.
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.
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.
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.
Fill the bottom of a small dish or saucer with water, then place your honey container in it.
Store-bought traps are effective in capturing ants and killing them.
In a container, mix 1 part of baking soda with 1 part of powdered sugar. Place in areas where you see ants.
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.