Homemade Nontoxic Ant Repellent

Household products repel ants.

Bitter or harsh scents and flavors naturally repel ants. The products work both inside the house and outside, in your garden or lawn. Use a combination of liquids and powders to make a homemade nontoxic ant repellent.

Types

Liquid products, such as peppermint oil, lemon oil, orange oil and vinegar, are natural ant repellents. You can also keep ants away with dried products, including bay leaves, coffee grounds, cinnamon, chili pepper and tea bags.

Usage

Identify how the ants are getting into your home and lay the ant repellent in that area. Use more of the repellent in areas where you see a large number of ants, including areas outside your home.

Warning

Homemade repellents acts as a deterrent for the ants, with the scent and taste making the ants turn away. It won't kill the ants and if the scent or flavor wears off, the ants may return in the future.

References

• Eartheasy: Natural Insect Pest Control
• Herp and Green Iguana Information Collection: Natural Pest Control