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Natural ways to get rid of ants from your house

Post by : Sue Njihia

Ants usually come indoors in search of food and habitat. Even small amounts of food, like  food crumbs, can attract hordes of industrious ants. lets go through some of the safest ways of getting rid of these household pests without the use of chemicals , sprays or powders.

 

 

1.Back pepper

Its tested and proven that ants cannot handle the scent of the powder.Use this method by sprinkling black pepper behind kitchen appliances and where ants love to hide. This may not work 100% effectively but trust me it is cheap and keeps these household insects at bay.

2.lemons

The strongest scent from the lemon juice will instantly keep them away.A swab of lemon juice will do the trick. Wipe the juice around the areas the insects like to go

 

3.Boiling water

Pouring boiling water down ant holes you spot in your home or garden will instantly kill many ants inside. Anthills may look small on the outside but underneath is are vast ,this may help clear them off your property.

4.vinegar

The only negative thing about using vinegar is the lingering smell in your home, but it will soon disappear for people and last much longer for ants.

For any extreme situations contact any local pest control services ,which will definitely involve use of toxic chemicals.

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