– Half a cup of white vinegar; – Half a cup of water
– Ten to fifteen drops of essential peppermint oil – One tablespoon of vegetable oil
2. Fill a spray bottle with all of the contents.
3. Give it a good shake to make sure the water and oil are properly mixed.
Step 2: Utilization
1. Locate regions with high traffic and ant entrance points.
2. Directly spray these areas with the mixture.
3. If you see ant activity persisting, repeat the application.
Step 3:
Avoid Infestations in the Future
1. After meals, make sure that any food remnants are cleaned up right away.
2. Close up any openings for ants to enter, such as wall cracks and fissures near windows and doors.
3. Frequently inspect and reapply the spray in areas that are known to be problematic.
Why is this effective?
White vinegar: Because of its strong scent and acidity, it works as a natural ant repellent. The ants’ ability to travel and communicate with one another is hampered by the acidity. Vinegar confuses ants and may keep them from returning by obliterating their tracks.
Vegetable Oil: Assists in making the solution adhere to surfaces for a longer period of time, guaranteeing that the smell of the vinegar stays to deter ants. In addition, ants that come into close touch with the oil may be caught and suffocated by it.
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