Top 8 Effective Ways To Get Rid of Ants at Home

Ants carry germs and bacteria when searching for food in your home. Here are some simple ways to get rid of ants at home.

SALT WATER

Mix a good amount of salt in hot water and sprinkle it in the infested area to get rid of ants at home.

Black Pepper 

Ants sense smell around. The strong odor of black pepper arrested their senses and kept them away without killing them. 

Chalk 

Calcium carbonate in chalk is another effective home remedy to get rid of ants at home. Sprinkle chalk powered makes it more work at home. 

Coffee Grounds 

Sprinkle coffee grounds in ant-prone areas such as pet bowls, windowsills, and another disposable surfaces in your home. 

White Vinegar 

White vinegar mixed with water can be used to wipe to ants off your home completely. The scent of vinegar helps prevent new visits. 

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Cornstarch

Pouring cornstarch over the ants helps you hold them. You can then vacuum them up in a bag and throw them out immediately. 

Essential Oils 

Some oils such as lemongrass, thyme, and tea tree oil act as ant repellents. For better results, you can mix them with cinnamon leaf, peppermint, lemon, etc.     

Baking Soda 

Baking soda is a homemade bait trap. Baking soda made with honey and water can be a perfect mixture to help you get rid of ants at home. 

Citrus Fruit Peels 

Instead of throwing away peels of citrus fruit like lemon or orange, you can use them as an ant repellent. Place these peels where you usually find ants crawling around to get rid of them.