Hello World! Welcome Friends! Ants may be the tiniest creatures on the planet, but you can’t doubt their potential when united. Believe it or not, ants can outnumber humans. The best part is their complex yet cooperative societies that let them survive in all conditions.
It may interest you to know that there are at least 1.5 million ants on the earth for every human being. Moreover, there are somewhat 12000 species of ants living on every continent except in Antarctica. The reason is they live in tropical regions the most. In fact, researchers reveal that a single acre of the Amazon rainforest is a safe cocoon for more than 3.5 million ants.
So, this proves the ants may be small in size but are giant enough to be noticed.
Ants may not hamper you anyhow, but when it comes to the hidden corners in your home, they create a massive nuisance. Let’s face the fact that ants turn your home into a wreck in no time. They may not end up in a major mess but leave home unhygienic for sure. Moreover, some ant species like Harvester and Fire can bite human beings, leading to a serious injury. Plus, the carpenter ants are known for damaging the building materials the most.
Ants carry a bunch full of bacteria which can be transferred to eatables or open wounds easily. As they find a safe cocoon in the summer, you will likely encounter ant infestations in your homes during this season. Before it gets too late to handle, take all necessary precautions and make your home ant-clear.
Here’s how to do it –
1. Learn to Identify the Ants
Whenever you make up your mind to get rid of the never-ending ants’ infestation, begin with identifying the species. This is because different species have different nesting habits. This can help you find a more appropriate way out for the ants. If you think you can’t handle or judge it anyhow, it’s wise to call the ant pest control experts who can manage this task for you. However, making a few initial steps to save your belongings and family is important.
2. Lemons
After a time, we get familiar with the ants’ favorite spot for sure. It can be near the backyard area, in corners, kitchen cabinets, and behind heavy belongings like furniture. Well, if you know it already, then make the most out of this information. Squeeze some lemon juice or place a few lemon peels in the particular area and witness ants vanishing like magic. If you have a pet at home and think that won’t be a good idea, use a few drops of lemon juice in your floor cleaning liquid. You may be, but ants aren’t in love with the lemon fragrance. Thus, they run away. If not lemon, you can go with any other citrus fruit as bitter or sour edibles are ants’ enemies forever.
3. Pepper
We all know ants love sugar and hate pepper the most. So, why not sprinkle some pepper wherever you see an ant infestation marching towards your kitchen area? For quick results, you can prefer black pepper or cayenne pepper; it’s the easiest way to achieve results. If you don’t want to sprinkle it on the floor, prepare a liquid mixture of these peppers and sprinkle on the particular areas. Ensure that you keep this solution away from your kids and pets.
4. Salt
Spread salt on all nooks and corners wherever you feel the ants can attack next. Table salt is considered one of the easiest and cheapest ways to eliminate ants from your home quickly. If you think spreading salt all around the home will not be a good option, make a mixture. Take a good amount of water and add almost the same amount of table salt to it. Let this mixture boil well. Now, spread it all over your home to restrict ants’ entry to your premises.
5. Find the Nest
t may interest you to know that by the time you notice an ant infestation in your home, the ants must have built a kingdom within your premises. This doubles your effort of eliminating all of them from your home. Here, you will need to learn the art of mapping their steps, finding their safe cocoon made, and demolishing it right away. Getting rid of a few ants roaming inside your home in search of food won’t work as a permanent solution for sure. Therefore, learn to find the nest first and then begin the process.
6. Try Chalk
It is one of the most common and effective remedies to get rid of ants in no time. This remedy’s science is that chalk contains a good amount of calcium carbonate, which triggers ants the most. So, all you need to do is spread some chalk powder or draw a line using chalk around your home corners and entrance. If you don’t believe us, try drawing a circle around an ant and see it struggling to get out of the trap. Moreover, it does not put the ant’s life at risk.
7. Use White Vinegar
Ants are not good at bearing the smell of white vinegar. So, pour this ready-to-use solution over the spots they roam the most. This will help you see a positive difference in no time.
Pro Tip
Ants infestation is hard to manage and get rid of. It is a dangerous process as a bunch of ants may attack you in return. Therefore, it is advisable to seek professional assistance if you witness a massive amount of ants covering your home.
The Final Thoughts
Ants create a wreck in the home while hampering your health too. They may look innocent and negligible in size, but you can’t stop them when it comes to doing damage. The stage of an ant infestation is even worse as then you have to deal with a series of ants. Before it gets worse or out of control to manage ants, it’s wise to take all hygienic measures to keep them away.
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