How to Gid Rid of Ants

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Gid Rid of Ants

some tips to get rid of ants in the house.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

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Step 1

Every household has white vinegar, but not many know that it can be used in stuff other than cooking too. Take some vinegar in a bowl and dip a sponge in it. Wipe off your kitchen counter top and other such surfaces with that sponge. It will repel ants like never before.
Step 2

Dispose off your trash bag regularly since it is an ideal place for sugar ants to hide. You need to spray insecticide regularly in the trash can to make sure it remains disinfected.
Step 3

Sprinkle ground red pepper powder on the corner of shelves and cabinets in your kitchen and also the room. If the ants have made tiny holes right below the wall, consider sprinkling some there too. This is also very effective in getting rid of ants.
Step 4

Vacuuming your carpets regularly is a must for getting rid of sugar ants. Most people ignore it, but these sugar ants not only eat sugar, but also little food particles and other tiny pests that might be on the carpet. So it is advisable to vacuum regularly to avoid their growth.
Step 5

You may also use Borax to kill sugar ants. You need to mix equal amounts of Borax and confectioners’ sugar and make baits out of it. Keep it near the corners where ants are seen the most or also on your kitchen counter tops or anthills. This is very effective in killing them.
Step 6

Wiping and moping your floor with diluted bleach regularly is also sure-shot way to get rid of sugar ants. This makes sure that any unseen food particles or other pests are washed away and the floor remains disinfected.

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bbleitner said

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on 10/26/2009 I used Terro Liquid Ant Bait and no more problems. It's the best. It's safe for kids and animals and easy to use.

frozenmocha said

on 8/20/2009 We used vinegar this morning, we have th pepper flakes and Borax at home to try too.

art2cee2 said

on 7/5/2009 great tips...try whole cloves along with the vinegar. Smells good and also repels ants

on 7/5/2009 Good tips...I know that vinegar works great. Also I have sprinkled some whole cloves around the areas of entry...smells good and works in addition to the vinegar.