Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of borax.
Place the mixture in small containers near ant trails.
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.
Instructions for use:
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 in 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 items provide a simple but effective natural barrier.
How to proceed:
Place cucumber peels in areas frequented by ants.
Place bay leaves in cupboards and near entry points.
Tip: These solutions are ideal for protecting your supplies from ant invasions!
Prevention: An essential measure
Eliminate crumbs and food sources to prevent ants from invading your home!
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