We're not foreign to ant problems so I've had a few tricks that I've tried before. I suppose you can just go out to the store and buy some ant spray but why do that when you've got everything you need in your house. Here are a few things you can try to rid your home of these ants or at least keep them under control:
- Don't leave food out (Basic common sense, I know! But we forget sometimes, right?)
- Don't leave open food containers...open. Put them in sealable containers or large ziploc bags. (This may be extreme for some, but to me I'd rather be safe than sorry.)
- Chalk: I didn't know why ants don't cross over chalk lines but here's what I found "Chalk is made of of calcium carbonate, a nontoxic substance. It doesn't repel ants or immediately kill them. Ants would prefer to avoid crossing chalk if possible, because the chalk particles can puncture their skin and SLOWLY kill them by dehydration."
- Baby Powder: Works like the chalk but I found that if the ants are super desperate they'll cross them.
- Cayenne Pepper: Make a paste of cayenne pepper and water then smear it where the ants are. (Caution: wear gloves!!)
- Vinegar: Along with the many uses of vinegar, can you believe it repells ants too!!! I pour it into a spray bottle and spray the critters. And it's safe to use around your food! Thanks to my friend Anne L. for this super cool trick!
So there you have it! My favorite thing to use is definately the vinegar. Works like a charm!
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