Is summer bringing ants into your home? Take preventive measures and maintain cleanliness to effectively keep ants at bay!
Tip 1: Maintain Cleanliness
Wipe up any food or drink spills whenever they occur. Look at areas where crumbs tend to accumulate. Take more frequent looks under appliances and furniture.
Any food outside of the refrigerator keep in an airtight container. Any with sugar definitely store appropriately as ants are attracted to sweets.
Wash dishes immediately as leftover food on dishes will attract ants.
Empty trash on a regular to remove any food residues.
Tip 2: Seal Cracks and Gaps
Look around to check for any cracks in walls, windows, doors where ants can possibly enter.
Tip 3: Use Natural Repellents
Wipe surfaces with equal parts of water and white vinegar. A strong smell can deter ants.
If you are not fond of the vinegar smell, you can use Lemon Juice. Lemon juice will disrupt the scent trails that ants follow.
Alternatively, you can you essential oils such as peppermint and orange oil. Use them around any entry point and along ant trails.
Tip 4: Use Ant Baits and Deterrents
Set ant baits along the trails where ants are seen.
If you have pets, use Diatomaceous Earth and sprinkle around areas where ants are common.
If you do not have the time to take preventive measures, you can hire a cleaner to maintain your home. You will minimize the chances of an ant infestation and also keep a clean free home.
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