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There are many species of ants in the world, but in Poland pharaohs most often enter our homes. They move along designated paths and always in a group, so it’s easy to spot their colony. They can enter the apartment through the door, window or holes in the structure of the building. Try to follow their route and you will reach the place where they have a nest. Then you can bait them and proceed to remove them from your home.
How to get rid of ants? They don’t like one smell
The bait for ants can be a plate with sweet, sticky food, e.g. honey or maple syrup. This way you will lure them to one place and you will be able to get rid of them. Insects do not like citrus smells. Grate the zest of the orange on a grater and sprinkle it near the area where the ants appear. They will carry it to the nest, but they do not know that the skin is toxic to them. Cucumber peels work the same way. Sprinkle them in the kitchen and rub the threshold of the house. Their smell is like poison to ants. A mixture that can be sprayed on the route of movement of insects will also work well. Dilute the juice of one lemon in a glass of water, mix and pour into a spray bottle. Sour taste and smell help get rid of pests.
Pharaoh ants in the house. Instead of fighting, prevent
Household ants are attracted to crumbs on the table, fruit tray and leftovers. If you don’t want to have uninvited guests at home, keep your house tidy, pack your food tightly and take out the garbage regularly. Products such as sugar or breakfast cereals should be kept in glass or plastic containers. Seal cracks and holes in the wall with silicone or plaster. Plant mint, basil and lavender in the kitchen. Essential oils derived from these plants are a natural ant repellent.
Source: Gazeta

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