Alternative Treatments to Control Ants
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Are you concerned about trying to control ant infestation with harsh chemicals? If you do a search on the internet, you’ll find literally thousands of suggestions for controlling ants – some effective, but more often than not, some that are simply old-wives tails. Let’s take a look at some alternatives:
Spices – Believe it or not, many people say that ants will not cross over a path of some common kitchen spices – pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cloves, cream of tartar, and mint are all spices or herbs that are reputed to cause ants to turn around and walk away.
Cleansers – Many believe that the use of powdered household cleansers, like Comet or Ajax will keep ants away. We know that Borax (another cleanser) has proven to be a powerful combatant of ants and other insects. The only problem with laying a path of cleansers is that children or pets could come in contact with the cleansers and become quite ill.
Homemade sprays – Some people recommend using a liquid spray whenever you spot ants, or in the path of the ants. A spray bottle filled with white vinegar will keep ants away. Another option is to mix liquid dish soap with water or Windex to create a spray that keeps ants from coming back.
Do you notice any common elements to these solutions? All of the recommendations are strongly scented. The scent from these alternative treatments disrupts the ants ability to track food. They will try to get away from the strong smelling materials.
A good inspection will track down how ants are getting into your home. You can take care of the ants at the source of the problem. For a free inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to http://www.accuracypluscalifornia.com/.
