3. Use Scents They Dislike
Ants are highly sensitive to certain smells. Here are five scents that will send them marching the other way:
4 Simple Tricks to Banish Ants from Your Home and Garden
- Lemon juice: The sour acidity of lemon juice deters ants. Soak cotton pads in fresh lemon juice and place them in ant-prone areas, or simply pour the juice directly into entry points.
- Garlic: Like many insects, ants despise garlic. Peel a few cloves and put them near nests or along ant trails.
- Cucumber: Ants avoid cucumber because of its bitter taste. Place cucumber peels in areas where you often see them.
- Coffee grounds: Used coffee grounds emit a strong odor that ants hate. After brewing your morning coffee, sprinkle the grounds along ant paths.
- Cinnamon and nutmeg: These spices are natural ant repellents. Sprinkle them in your garden or around doorways to keep ants away.
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