White vinegar is effective in repelling insects due to its strong odor that affects the behavior of ants, interfering with their pheromone trails.
Ingredients needed:
Water
White vinegar
Essential oils (mint, orange or lemon)
Spray bottle
Steps to Use White Vinegar:
**Identify the Source of the Infestation:
Locate where ants enter your home.
Mix White Vinegar with Water:
Fill the spray bottle with equal amounts of water and white vinegar.
Add Essential Oils:
Add a few drops of essential oil to the mixture in the spray bottle and shake it well.
Spray the Solution:
Spray the mixture on the ants’ entry points, as well as baseboards, doors and other places where you have seen them.
Let the Solution Work:
Allow the vinegar solution to act for approximately one hour. Then wipe the areas with a tissue and throw them away.
Reapply the Mixture:
Apply the white vinegar mixture to your home several times a week to keep ants away.