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We will show you 12 natural remedies on how to get rid of ants at home and garden. Ants can be a big nuisance most of the times. Its really frustrating to have ants running around, and they actually cause a lot of damage as well.
Organic and Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Ants
Here are some effective organic and natural remedies to eliminate ants from your home and the soil around your plants, including plant containers. At the end of the video, I’ll discuss a highly effective chemical solution, and there’s a quiz question for you.
12. Chalk Piece
Chalk contains calcium carbonate, which helps repel ants. Draw a line with chalk at their entry points or sprinkle chalk dust in these areas. It can also be safely dusted on the soil around your plants.
11. Pepper
Sprinkle black pepper powder to help repel ants. This can also be safely dusted on the soil around your plants.
10. Chilly Powder
Sprinkle chilly powder directly on ants or on the soil around your plants. It serves as an effective deterrent.
9. Salt
Sprinkle salt at the corners of your home or garden to help keep ants away.
8. Baking Soda and Powdered Sugar
Ants produce an acid for defense. Neutralize this acid by mixing equal amounts of baking soda and powdered sugar. Place the mixture in a container like a lid or plate.
7. White Vinegar
Ants dislike the smell of white vinegar. Prepare a solution with equal parts water and white vinegar. Adding a few drops of essential oil, such as neem oil, can enhance its effectiveness. Mix and store this solution, then sprinkle it as needed.
6. Lemons
Squeeze lemon juice or place lemon peels near ant-infested areas. You can also wash floors with water mixed with a little lemon juice, as ants don’t like the smell.
5. Orange Peel Paste
Make a paste of orange peels in warm water and apply it to ant-infested areas and holes. Wipe it off after 1 or 2 days and reapply if needed.
4. Cinnamon Powder
Sprinkle cinnamon powder where ants are present. Cinnamon repels ants, but it’s not a cost-effective solution for large infestations. It can be safely used on the soil around your plants.
3. Neem Oil
Mix about 10 ml of neem oil in 1 liter of water and sprinkle it on the soil around your plants. Avoid applying it directly to the plants due to the concentration.
2. Boiling Water
Carefully pour boiling water on ant nests. While this method is harsh, it can be effective for severe infestations. Adding dish soap to warm water can enhance its effectiveness.
1. Borax Powder and Trap
Borax is a naturally occurring mineral salt. Sprinkle borax powder in ant-infested areas or create a trap with boric acid. Mix sugar syrup or honey with boric powder and place it in a container with holes for ants to enter.
Most Effective Method: Chemicals To Kill Ants
Among the options, a highly effective chemical is Chlorpyrifos Powder (1.5 percent), available as Pyriban powder or under other brand names. Alternatively, Permethrin dust works with similar efficacy. This method is both cheap and effective. Sprinkle a small amount of dust near the ants for quick results.
Feel free to check out the detailed video on this topic linked at the top right corner of the video.
Please Watch this video below demonstrating you all natural remedies for ant control.
