Found a nest indoors? Mix equal parts borax and sugar with a bit of water. The sweet stuff attracts the ants, while the borax sorts them out for good. Place this mixture in bottle caps near the nest, keeping it well away from curious kids and pets.
The Chalk Trick That Stops Ants Instantly
This simple hack buys you valuable time while you implement more permanent solutions, and it couldn’t be easier!
How Ordinary Chalk Creates An Ant Barrier
Regular chalk contains calcium carbonate, which disrupts ants’ scent trails and creates a barrier they won’t cross. Just draw chalk lines across entry points or around areas you want to protect. It’s not permanent, but it’s brilliant for immediate relief while you work on more comprehensive ant proofing.
This trick is especially handy for parents who need a quick, child safe solution when ants suddenly appear during dinner prep or when the kids are playing.
Natural Ant Repellents From Your Kitchen Cupboards
Your kitchen already contains several powerful ant deterrents that cost next to nothing!
These natural solutions create barriers and disrupt scent trails without introducing harmful chemicals into your home:
Cinnamon
Sprinkle ground cinnamon around entry points or place cinnamon sticks near problem areas. Ants hate the smell!
