It’s like this with ants: they never completely disappear. And we don’t have to accept it. Ants help control other pest populations and enrich the soil. But still you shouldn’t have to deal with ants in your home or in parts of your yard where you spend time.
Sprinkle your yard or ant gathering areas with coffee grounds
coffee grounds canvas
Coffee grounds are great at repelling ants. Use them to create a “barrier” for ants. Remember to scatter cold coffee grounds in places where ants live or where you eat food. Ants do not like the smell of coffee and will give the area a wide berth.
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Another kitchen product that ants don’t like is cinnamon. Place it around places where ants enter your home. Aim for doors, windowsills, floors, flowerpots and any small gaps. You can also sprinkle cinnamon in the garden or on paths so that ants avoid them and do no damage.
Cayenne pepper or black pepper work wonders. The ants will leave once or twice
This way to get rid of ants in your home is foolproof! Spend only PLN 2 and get rid of the problem for good KhunNing/shutterstock.com
Create a pepper barrier around the area where the ants are entering. As with vinegar and cinnamon, insects will not tolerate the strong smell. Alternatively, you can also try mixing pepper with water to create your own homemade effective spray. This method works wonders without harming the ants.
Source: Gazeta
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