Vinegar
Water
Essential oils (peppermint or lemon)
Cinnamon or cayenne pepper
Step-by-Step to Ant-Free Living
Mix Your Solution: Combine equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of peppermint or lemon essential oil. These scents are refreshing to us but formidable foes to ants.
Target Their Trails: Spray your vinegar solution directly on ant trails and entry points. Ants follow scent trails to navigate, and the vinegar works to erase these paths, disorienting the ants and deterring them from returning.
Create Barriers: Sprinkle cinnamon or cayenne pepper at entry points. These spices act as natural barriers. Ants are deterred by the strong scent and spicy qualities, preventing them from crossing into your space.
Keep It Clean: Regularly wipe down surfaces and sweep floors to remove crumbs and spills. A clean home is your first defense against ant invasions.
Seal the Deal: Inspect your home for cracks and crevices where ants might enter. Seal these up with caulk or another appropriate sealant, shutting the door on potential invaders.
