It’s the rainy season right now, wait no I live in Washington it is always rainy season here! Ants are something that gets flushed out often here and come invading into our house. It is a constant battle it seems but it there are several different tips on How to Get Rid of Ants in Your Home. (I have included links to some great products that I have bought on my own to make my journey easier. You can buy them too through my online sales links.)
Now, most places spring and summer season often means ant season as well. Those little pests really can make themselves at home in your home and don’t want to leave without a fight. The good news is that there are some things you can use to get rid of ants in your home. Many of them are common products or easy enough to use around the house to prevent ants.
Easy Way To Get Rid Of Ants:
Boric Acid- Boric acid is one of the most common ingredients to control ants in the home. It is often used because of the fact it is all-natural. Combine one cup of hot water, ½ cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of boric acid. Take some cotton balls, soak them in the mixture and place them around your home where you notice ant trails.
Boric Acid Roach & Ant Killer NET WT. 1 LB. (454 gms) – 2 pack
Chili powder- Chili powder is another ant repellent that is natural. Sprinkle some powder where you notice ants and it will clear them up.
McCormick Dark Chili Powder, 20 ozMcCormick Gourmet Chili Powder 20 Oz
Apple Cider Vinegar- Apple cider vinegar is great for getting rid of ants in your home. Take a spray bottle, fill it with half warm water and half apple cider vinegar. Spray the solution around your home that are problem areas for ants. Vinegar has a natural chemical that will alter the ants’ scent and they will avoid this area.
Heinz Apple Cider Flavored Vinegar 64 OzBragg Apple Cider Vinegar 16 oz
Destroy The Colonies- Set out toxic ant baits around your home. The ants will take the toxic bait back to their colony and share it with the other ants. This will ultimately kill them. You may want to start out with ant baits that are liquid first. If you still see ants after a week or two, replace the liquid baits with solid baits. I slide these under my stove and my fridge often to make sure it keeps the ants at bay.
Hot Shot MaxAttrax Ant Bait2 (HG-2048) (8 ct)Combat Max Ant Killing Bait Stations, Indoor and Outdoor Use, 6 Count
Insecticide Entry Points- Once you finally get rid of the ants, you want to make sure that they won’t be coming back. Start by spraying insecticide all around the windows and doors of your home. Then, seal up any holes where the ants may have been entering from. Be sure to use an insecticide that has ingredients such as deltamethrin, permethrin or bifenthrin. You also want to be sure you spray at least a 4-5 inch band around the doors and windows. When this spray dries, it leaves a film that will stop ants from coming inside.
Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 with Comfort WandRaid Ant & Roach Killer Insecticide Spray, 17.5 oz-2 pk
How do you prevent and get rid of ants in your home?
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Nikita Mattes says
Thanks! do you have tips for fruit flies too?
Stella Lee says
Over the years I’ve found the most effective way to keep ants out of stuff is to keep food in air tight containers or in the fridge. Mostly we don’t see them but every few years they show up. We feed the cat in a bowl and place the bowl on a plate of water which acts like a moat and that keeps her food ant-free until she finishes it in her own time.
Morgan says
Such great tips!!We live in an area where ants are inevitable, so every year we battle them!
Mother of 3 says
Great tips! We had such an awful infestation of carpenter ants this spring. We bought several bottles of ant spray and I think a good dozen ant bait houses. Pinning this for next time!
Michelle says
Great tips! Can’t wait to try them 🙂
Karen Propes says
Thanks for sharing, it’s ant time here in our area again. I hate to kill them, but it seems it’s me or them. Those big black ants crawl right up your leg. I’m going to try one of your suggestions this week.
Charlene says
I am so glad that I found this posts. I needed some ideas of how to get rid of ants.
joel says
Awesome. Tips
ShireDad says
Great tips. We’ve had a few ants snuffling around so keen to dissuade them!
Sandra Garth says
These are great tips for conquering those pesky ants!
Taylor-Made Homestead says
Ugh, ants in the house are the WORST! We usually see quite a surge when the rain dries up & it starts getting super hot & dry outside – guess they’re out looking for water. Thanks for sharing your tips!
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Meg says
Great tips! We tried the Borax + sugar method this past spring & it worked like a charm!
Emily Marie says
I have to be careful of what I use with my little puppy around so this year I stuck with boiling the hills. It is a lot of work but it did substantially reduce the number of ants in the backyard.
Angela Boone says
We have an ant problem so I really appreciate this post.
Victoria says
Going to try the apple cider vinegar method. They have popped up suddenly with this warm weather.
Ashley says
Great advice! Ants are so hard to get rid of. I was always a fan of orange peel and/or essential oils. I heard peppermint works too but I haven’t tried that one.
Judy says
Hi Jenny, well the ants are invading the dogs food dishes I almost tried everything on here, I then saw your post, first I’m going to try the 1/2 warm water and 1/2 the apple cider vinegar, to see if this one will work, I hope so I can’t be throwing their food inside the dish away,
Wish me luck,
Judy