Effective Methods to Eliminate Ants Without Using Pesticides

Sprinkle cinnamon powder along ant trails and at entry points.
Place cinnamon sticks in closets and sensitive areas.
Tip: Combine cinnamon with cloves or black pepper to boost its effectiveness!

Using Diatomaceous Earth as a Radical Natural Solution
This fine mineral powder derived from fossilized algae is very effective against ants. Walking on it causes them to dehydrate and die quickly.

How to apply:

Sprinkle diatomaceous earth (food-grade) around the intrusion areas.
Let it sit for a few days, then vacuum it up.
Precaution: Wear a mask when applying to avoid inhaling the powder.

Eliminate ants with a borax and sugar trap

If you want to eliminate an entire colony, this mixture is ideal. The sugar attracts ants, while the borax acts as a poison that they carry back to their nests.

Simple recipe:

Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of borax.
Place the mixture in small containers near ant paths.
Caution: Keep traps out of reach of children and pets.

Using Essential Oils as a Scented Barrier
Some essential oils are excellent natural ant repellents, including peppermint, tea tree, and clove.

Directions:

Mix 10 to 20 drops of essential oil with water in a spray bottle.
Spray on infested areas and potential entry points.
Soak cotton balls with essential oil and place them near cabinets or along baseboards.
Use bay leaves and cucumber peels as natural barriers
Ants don’t like the smell of bay leaves and cucumbers! These ingredients make a simple but effective natural barrier.

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