The invasion of ants in our homes is a problem as common as it is annoying. Although they are very small, these insects are very unhygienic and end up colonizing our kitchen.
To solve the problem of ants at home we almost always use specific products that, although effective, are full of toxic chemicals for our health, that of our loved ones and that of our pets.
In this article we suggest how to scare away ants using natural ingredients that you probably already have at home.
1. cinnamon
Cinnamon has a repellent action on ants, which will help keep them away from the kitchen.
Pour a teaspoon of cinnamon oil into 250 ml of water. Dip a cotton ball into the solution and apply it to the areas most frequented by ants.
Repeat the process until the ants are completely gone. Alternatively, place cinnamon sticks at entry points for ants, such as doors or windows.
2. Vinegar
Pour 250 ml of vinegar and the same amount of water into a spray bottle, then add a few drops of lemon essential oil and shake well.
Spray the solution in the areas of the house most frequented by ants. Repeat the application once a day.
3. Borax
In a container, mix 250 ml of warm water, 100 grams of sugar and 2 tablespoons of borax.
Dip a cotton ball in the solution and wipe it over ants’ entry areas, such as doors or windows. Also apply it on the streets most frequented by insects.
Another effective tip is to pour some baking soda into the trash can. This remedy helps reduce bad odors and keep ants away.