Nobody likes the thought of being forced to deal with bugs inside their home. This is especially true when it comes to bugs like ants that have a tendency to completely invade a home, often in a single afternoon. Once they get inside the house, they typically invade the kitchen, along with everything in it, not to mention the idea of them getting into practically every other room. They are tiny enough to get into practically any crevice, making it easy for them to get into any home, even those that feature solid construction. To make matters worse, many people do not want to deal with introducing potentially harmful chemicals into their homes. Fortunately, there are plenty of natural remedies that people can use. Many of these remedies get rid of ants quite effectively and they do so without causing harm to people or pets.
Peppermint Oil
This is one of the most effective ways to get rid of ants and it even makes the house smell good in the process. All that you need to do is get some peppermint essential oil and then mix it with a little water. You can then put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray it in any location that you have a history of problems. The ants do not like it at all, and they usually vacate the premises very quickly after the mixture has been sprayed. Furthermore, they have a tendency to stay away, especially of you make spraying the oil part of your weekly routine. You might have to use it a couple of times a day when you apply the initial treatment, but spraying the oil once a week should be sufficient after you get rid of the ants one time. This solution also works equally well for getting rid of other insects, as well as deterring rodents from entering your home in the first place.
Vinegar
If you are having problems with ants getting into your kitchen or bathroom, you can usually eliminate the problem by cleaning with a mixture of vinegar and water. Most people simply wipe down counter tops with the mixture, as well as mopping with it. The vinegar helps get things clean and takes care of the insect infestation at the same time. Some people balk at the idea of using it because they do not particularly prefer the scent of the vinegar to begin with, not to mention the idea of having their home smell like vinegar almost all the time. The good news is that the smell does not have to be overpowering. It only takes a small amount of vinegar to get the job done, so many people can handle the smell of the vinegar.
Coffee Grounds
Many people are not quite sure where this particular home remedy came from, nor is there a great deal of certainty regarding how anyone discovered its use in the first place. With that being said, it has proven to work very well. The coffee grounds can easily be poured into even the smallest of locations, making them the perfect fit for everything from cracks in the walls to crevices in the window sills. The idea is to sprinkle them wherever the ants might have an opportunity to get in. Sprinkling the coffee grounds prevents them from coming in, so it makes it much easier to ensure that there will not be another ant infestation once they have been eradicated the first time.
Summary
Many people prefer to use these types of ant control remedies over calling in a professional team to get rid of them. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you have more ants in your home than you know what to do with, you can always find dependable, professional pest control services by contacting JDM Pest Control. Our company can be reached by calling 416-729-3568 and provides many eco-friendly pest control services.