9 Kitchen Items That Will Help You Get Rid Of Ants Naturally

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1. Cinnamon Since ants don't like the strong scent of cinnamon, scattering cinnamon powder along ant trails or entry points acts as a natural ant deterrent.

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2. Oranges Because ants dislike citrus scents, making a natural ant repellent by combining orange peel or orange essential oil with water and spraying it around ant-infested areas can help keep ants away.

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3. Lemons Lemon juice squeezed or lemon peels placed close to ant entryways disrupts their scent trails and deters ants from entering your house.

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4. Cornflour Cornflour is toxic to ants and can kill them if ingested. Placing some on their way will certainly help you get rid of them.

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5. Vinegar Applying a solution of equal parts vinegar and water to ant-infested areas helps remove their scent trails and deter them from returning.

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6. Aromatic Herbs Because of their potent scents, aromatic herbs like mint, basil, or bay leaves can deter ants from a particular area.

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7. Table Salt Salt can be used as a natural ant repellent by being sprinkled along ant trails or close to ant nests. This will dehydrate the ants and disrupt their activity.

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8. Pepper As ants dislike the strong flavour and heat of the pepper, scattering black or cayenne pepper along ant trails or entry points can keep them away.

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9. Peppermint The strong scent of peppermint essential oil or fresh peppermint leaves acts as a natural ant repellent by discouraging ants and obstructing their travel routes.

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