How Do You Make A Natural Ant Insecticide & Repellent?
Ants are a common problem. They’re notorious for invading your children’s outside play area or sneaking into your kitchen. Unfortunately, most repellents and insecticides you can buy at the store contain chemicals in them that are harmful to more than just the ants. Luckily, there are many alternatives to store-bought chemical insecticides to rid yourself of ants, and many of the ingredients are already in your pantry. Leave cucumber slices near ants’ entry points into your home. Ants have a natural aversion to the bitterness of cucumbers, and the scent will deter them. They also dislike cinnamon and mint, so sprinkling cinnamon or crushed mint leaves near entry points also should keep them at bay. Discourage them from making their home on your lawn by flushing their mounds with water regularly. The water will not kill the ants, but flushing their home will annoy them enough to make them move. They might decide to move to another part of your yard, so keep vigilant in flushing any new
