4 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Ants

There are a lot of uninvited guests that could come to our homes without even us noticing it. I'm talking about the different pests, of course. And ants are one of the most common creatures that don't mind coming inside in groups. They invade our homes, searching for the main thing they need in order to survive – food. The spilled bread crumbs, meat particles or just something sweet attracts them such as a magnet. You see, ants are gatherers, they search for food and transport it on foot to their anthill for their queen. This is why they don't care if they are invading someone's home. It's just their nature, and they are not even so bad, because they do some very good stuff, which help maintain the balance in the nature. But still, many people don't like having ants in their homes. If you're one of them, check these few easy ways to get rid of the ants in your property. 

#1. Barricade

Ants usually use the different small holes and cracks in the walls and near windows to come inside the property. Even the smallest and insignificant crack can be used as a entrance by the ants. This is why you should seal or barricade them all. Sometimes the cracks are so small that you can't notice them at first sight, but if you want for this measure to work out, you should try to do your best. You can also use silicone or some other product to seal all the space between the windows and the walls, and every other space you think you can fill in. The different entry points should be well insulated, if you want to keep these little creatures away from your house. I've learned this trick by the ​pest control specialists that visit my home one on six months. I like their services, because after that my home in Melbourne is perfectly cleared of any pests.

#2. Use Deterrent Substances

Only barricading every possible entry point to your home won't solve the problem. You'll need to use something bigger to make the ants stop coming inside. I'm talking of course about the different deterrent substances. You can find a great variety of these things in almost every pest care store or in a convenient store. The most commonly used substances of this kind are in the form of a chalk. You just need to draw a line around the walls of your home, and it will keep the ants away.

#3. Traps

Some people design their own traps to get rid of the ants in a natural way. If you have some ants wandering around your home, you can design a trap yourself to lure them into it. You can use some honey or sugar in a small plate, and surround it with poison. The ants will be attracted by the sweet smell and they will find their death by the poison before they can even get to the honey or sugar. If you feel that you can't handle it on your own, you should consider hiring a pest control company in London. They will find the best way to get the ants away from your home, and you won't have to bother yourself with it.

#4. Use Scents That Repel Ants

There are certain scents that ants just don't like. If you want to use a natural way to get rid of these little creatures, you can try that. Ants just hate cinnamon, white vinegar, baby powder, lemons or any other kind of citrus oil, chili, black pepper, and many other substances. You'll just have to spread these in and around the house, and the ants will stay away.

There are many ways to get rid of the ants in your home, but it's also important to think about the environment. The different poisons and pesticides are very dangerous to us, our pets and children, and the nature all around us. If you have the possibility, choose a natural way to get the ants out of your property. The environment will be grateful for that.