25.06.2024

The cheap ingredient that kills ants in your house

By Lesia

White Vinegar to Repel Ants

  • White vinegar is effective in repelling insects due to its strong odor that affects the behavior of ants, interfering with their pheromone trails.
  • Ingredients needed:
  • Water
  • White vinegar
  • Essential oils (mint, orange or lemon)
  • Spray bottle
  • Steps to Use White Vinegar:
  1. **Identify the Source of the Infestation:
  • Locate where ants enter your home.
  1. Mix White Vinegar with Water:
  • Fill the spray bottle with equal amounts of water and white vinegar.
  1. Add Essential Oils:
  • Add a few drops of essential oil to the mixture in the spray bottle and shake it well.
  1. Spray the Solution:
  • Spray the mixture on the ants’ entry points, as well as baseboards, doors and other places where you have seen them.
  1. Let the Solution Work:
  • Allow the vinegar solution to act for approximately one hour. Then wipe the areas with a tissue and throw them away.
  1. Reapply the Mixture:
  • Apply the white vinegar mixture to your home several times a week to keep ants away.