What are the Best Natural Remedies to get rid of Ants in House?

Having ants running around the kitchen is not just frustrating but unhealthy as well. They can cause a lot of damage because while some of them can cause painful bites (Fire and Harvester ants), others can destroy building materials (Carpenter ants). Ant extermination is very important because these tiny little creatures carry bacteria which can be transferred into your food.

But how to kill ants? If killing the ants or getting rid of them have been a perennial task for you, then we have some permanent ant extermination methods lined up for you.

Home Remedies For Ants In Kitchen

Well, it might look like a compliment for some when the ants could not resist the smell of their freshly baked apple pie, but ants in the kitchen can never be a good idea. Ants carry bacteria which can contaminate your food. To prevent your kitchen from an ant attack, here is a list of home remedies that can be used to get rid of ants in the house.

#1. Lemons

These little citrus balls can do wonders for your house. Squeeze it or place the lemon peels at the entrance pathways of the ants. Ants are not a fan of the smell of lemon juice, and therefore will run away.  

#2. White Vinegar 

Ants repel the smell of anything citrusy or acidic just like white vinegar. Prepare a solution of water, white vinegar, and any essential oil. Sprinkle in areas that are most prone to an ant attack. Spray it every day.

#3. Pepper

The sweet toothed ants hate pepper. Sprinkle crushed or uncrushed pepper on the affected areas. Pepper will surely make the ants change their minds.

#4. Salt

Just like the chefs say it, ‘add a pinch of salt’ in every nook and corner of the house to prevent the ants from entering inside.

#5. Chalk

The calcium carbonate content of chalk helps in keeping the ants away. Spray the powdered chalk in the areas that work as entry areas for the ants. You can also draw a line using the chalk at the entrance of the house.

#6. Homemade Ant Killer Vinegar 

If the ants that raided your house are too adamant to leave, here’s the recipe for the best ant extermination solution, also known as the ‘Ant Killer’. Make a solution using black pepper, lemon juice, dish soap, and vinegar. Spray the solution at the affected areas and see the results yourself.  

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How To Get Rid Of Tiny Ants?

Apart from using various home remedies to get rid of ants in the house, there are some other ant exterminators which can help you in preventing ants from entering your house. Few of them are:

#1. Keeping The House Clean

Clean your house, especially by removing the food particles such as bread crumbs or sweet leftovers. Use cinnamon or pepper sprays to get rid of ants.

#2. Create Blockage

 Observe the areas from where the ants attack your kitchen or the house. Block those areas of entry using glue mosquito screens on the windows.

#3. Ensure That Your Food Jars Are Closed

Store your food items in air tight containers. They ensure safety and non-exposure of the food to moisture and ants. Always remember to shut the lids after using.

#4. Use Silicon Sealant

Seal all the holes or cracks using silicone caulk or something similar.

#5. Detergents

Spread some detergent powder (lemon flavor) on the routes traveled by the ants. This will surely help in getting rid of them.

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Which method suits you the best? Let us know in the comment section below.