Home remedies against ants

Ants are some of the most intelligent insects out there, but they can also be quite annoying to plants. Although during the flowering season they help them transport pollen from one flower to another, if the health of the plant being is weak, they will not hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity to harm them even more.

That is why it is interesting to know what home remedies against ants we can use , because although it is true that there are synthetic -chemical- products with a very fast effectiveness, it cannot be ignored that these are toxic both for those who use them and for others. environment. Taking care of plants with natural and ecological products is possible, as you yourself will be able to verify. 

Index

  • 1 hot water
  • 2 baking soda
  • 3 Diatomaceous earth
  • 4 lemon juice

Hot water

Pour hot water on the anthill

Hot water is the cheapest thing there is, and one of the fastest effective remedies. Boil water in a pot, and then pour it all into the anthill. You will forget about the ants forever.

Sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda to repel ants

Baking soda mixed with equal parts sugar is one of the best natural remedies to get rid of ants. You just have to spread it in those places that these insects use as an entrance or exit , such as windows or doors.

Diatomaceous earth

Diatomaceous earth, effective ant repellent

Diatomaceous earth is fossilized microscopic algae that, in addition to serving as a fertilizer, is one of the best insecticides out there. To repel and eliminate ants, spread it over access places . If you have pets, also put it under the feeders as it is not toxic to them.

Lemon juice

Prepare lemon juice to repel ants

The smell and especially the taste of lemons is so peculiar that few animals come close to them. Ants dislike it enormously, so do n’t hesitate to squeeze two-three lemons and spray the ground and/or plants with the juice .

Do you know other anti-ant home remedies?

Home remedies against ants

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