How To Get Rid Of Ants In The Kitchen For Good
Homemade repellents made using natural food products like garlic and pepper are good as you can use them to protect even the food.
How to get rid of ants in the kitchen for good. You can use off the shelf or homemade repellents to get rid of ants. White vinegar kills ants and also repels them. If you decide to take the chemical route look for a product with boric acid and make sure to carefully read the instructions. Irritation caused by these repellents is enough to send the ants packing.
The citrus scent repels ants. Alternatively spray the ants with a soapy solution one tablespoon dish soap and 12 ounces of plain water to immobilize the ants then wipe them away with a paper towel. Mix peppermint or lavender oil two scents ants hate with water and spray it on entry points like windowsills or door frames. When cleaning give your kitchen extra attention especially around your trash can fridge oven and sink.
Seal the entry point. If you see ants wipe them up with a solution of 50 50 vinegar and water or straight vinegar. If you have an ant problem try using diluted vinegar. Use sealed containers for food.