Ants seem to be a problem in many homes and summer seems to be the worst. The ants are just as excited about the warmer weather, are looking to find any crumb possible and are bringing their friends. But there’s nothing more frustrating than waking up or coming home to an ant invasion in the kitchen! You are ready to bomb the house of any possibility of the pests returning. However, those chemicals that kill and repel them are also dangerous for your own health. At Bayes, we know that and we want to share with you our top quick tips to conquering ants in your kitchen that are natural, organic and effective!
First of all, it’s important to know that ants are only able to navigate their way to food using the sense of smell in their antennae. Use strong smells to confuse their inner compass and they won’t be able to find their way to you so easily!
Cinnamon and Garlic. Place cinnamon sticks or garlic at their points of entry; this will take some investigating, but usually they enter at window tracks, by doors, sometimes floor vents and in corners around your home. It’s true that garlic cloves aren’t as aromatically pleasing as cinnamon sticks, they work really well. Just peel and slice a few cloves and place them where you notice the ants.
Clove and Peppermint/Rosemary. Similar to the above. Get essential oils of clove and peppermint or rosemary, depending on the combination you prefer. Place about 20 drops of each in a spray bottle with just a little fractionated coconut oil and then about 6 TBSP of water. Shake and spray at points of entry. Alternatively, place a few drops of each oil near entry points for extra measure.
Black Pepper. Sprinkle black pepper where you see ants. The ants will immediately scatter. Pay attention to where they run; chances are they will be exiting your house and you’ll be able to treat the entry area with pepper too.
Remember to avoid the possibility of ants. Keep your kitchen clean and keep all food scraps and wrappers rinsed and in their proper containers immediately. Rinse dishes as soon as they are dirty and make sure to sweep up any crumbs as soon as you notice them or are done in the kitchen.
Be sure to have a bottle of Bayes All Purpose Cleaning Solution around for all your cleaning needs, from countertops to fixtures!
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Bayes wants your home to be clean and stress free. This means natural products and pest free living. We’re happy to be in your home and life, keeping things easy and healthy! Check out our full line of organic home and outdoor cleaning products today!
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