How to get rid of ants in the house: top effective methods

House ants are a real scourge that spoil food and damage property. These insects, known to everyone as one of the most annoying pests, can appear in any home. They bring a lot of problems and inconveniences, so it is important to know how to deal with them. Glavred writes about this.

Where do ants hide?

Heat-loving ants look for dark, warm, and humid places to settle. Their colonies can be found in the most unexpected places:

• In cracks in walls, floors and foundations
• Behind wallpaper
• In boxes and drawers
• In the folds of clothes
• In vases and household appliances

How to scare away ants?

Ants are sensitive to certain odors that can be used to repel them:

• Plants and herbs: parsley, garlic, bay leaf, mustard, thyme, lemon balm, mint, lemon peel, garlic, hot pepper.
• Essential oils: lavender, mint, tea tree, eucalyptus.
• Vinegar: a solution of vinegar and water (1:1).

How to get rid of ants?

• Folk methods:
• Poisoned bait: mix sugar with baking soda or boric acid and place it in places where ants congregate.
• Boric acidand yeast balls: Mix boric acid with yeast and water, roll balls and place them around the house.
• Flowers and herbs: Spread fresh or dried flowers and herbs around the house that repel ants.
• Chemicals:
• Traps: ready-made traps with poison that kill ants that get inside.
• Gels: applied in drops in places where ants move.
• Chalk: used to draw protective lines near baseboards, doors, and windows.
• Powders: are scattered in places where ants congregate.

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How to get rid of ants permanently?

1. Find the nest: This is the most important step. The nest can be anywhere, so carefully inspect all corners of your home.
2. Destroy the nest: Pour boiling water, borax solution or insecticide over the nest.
3. Use preventive measures: Clean regularly, seal cracks and ventilate the room.

Remember that an integrated approach to ant control will give the best results. Use traditional methods, chemicals, and preventive measures to get rid of these pests forever!

We've already written about how to get rid of ant swarms in the garden without chemicals.

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