subject: Most Effective Organic Ant Control [print this page] Killing ants is something you may feel you need to do if you have an infestation on your property. However using chemicals might not be something that you like the idea of using. Lots of people prefer to find natural alternatives whenever possible when it comes to ant control.
There are several herbs and spices which can be used as natural ant control. Many of them are very common and are not hard to find. Black pepper, cayenne pepper, rosemary, and mint have all been shown to repel ants and other insects. Sprinkle them by your doors and windows to keep bugs from entering, or use natural soaps and cleansers made from these ingredients to scrub floors and cabinets where ants may hide.
You can also create sprays to use for natural ant control. Combine vinegar and water in a bottle and spray it anywhere you think ants may be. You can also use this solution for your household cleaning to thwart bugs in all areas of your home. For a cleaner smell, you can combine mint or rosemary essential oils with water and spray all around your home as well.
Lemon Tea Tree is an essential oil which has natural ant-bacterial properties and also has a very refreshing lemon scent to it. For getting rid of ants, it's very natural, effective and also safe. The oil can be used to create an ant spray which you can make by mixing about 50 drops of lemon tea tree into a spary bottle of about 32 ounces of water. Shake the bottle well and then spray in all the areas that the ants have been using. You should also use it for cleaning your kitchen which will hopefully prevent the ants from entering.
Certain landscaping options may also help repel ants. Cedar chips or furniture are natural bug repellents, as well as certain plants. You can grow the herbs mentioned previously around your yard, as well as plants such as rue, tansy, and pennyroyal. These options may also repel other insects, like mosquitoes and fleas.There are commercial ant repellents on the market which are made from natural ingredients.
Barriers: Sprinkle or spray these in ant walkways or areas where they enter your home. Their odors disrupt the scent trails ants create for each other.
White or yellow chalk (ants will not cross a chalk line)
Cucumber peelings
Red chili or dry mustard mixed with a bit of water
Lemon juice
White vinegar or half strength cider vinegar
Orange based environmental cleaning products
Cloves
Coffee grounds
Cinnamon
Baking Soda
Baby powder
Black pepper
Mint Leaves
Mint tea bags
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