4 mins is all you need to get rid of your ants. Here’s how

Ants invading your home can be a frustrating experience, but you don’t need to resort to harsh chemicals or expensive exterminators. With a few common household ingredients and a simple approach, you can quickly and effectively deal with these unwelcome guests. In just four minutes, you can prepare a homemade ant repellent spray that will help keep your home ant-free. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Prepare Your Homemade Ant Repellent Spray

Gather Your Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Water 1/2 cup
White vinegar 1/2 cup
Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon
Peppermint essential oil 10-15 drops

Mixing Instructions:

  1. Mix all the ingredients in a spray bottle.
  2. Shake well to ensure the oil and water mix thoroughly.

Step 2: Application

Identify Key Areas

  1. Locate ant entry points and heavily trafficked areas.

Spray the Mixture

  1. Spray the mixture directly at these locations.
  2. Repeat the application if you observe continued ant activity.

Step 3: Prevent Future Infestations

Cleanliness is Key

  1. Ensure that all food particles are cleaned up promptly after meals.

Seal Entry Points

  1. Seal cracks and crevices in walls, around windows, and doors where ants may enter.

Maintenance

  1. Regularly check and refresh the spray in known problem spots.

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