Vinegar is an excellent natural way to repel and eliminate ants

Vinegar is an excellent natural way to repel and eliminate ants without using harsh chemicals. Here's how you can use it effectively:

How Vinegar Works Against Ants

• Breaks scent trails – Ants rely on pheromone trails to navigate; vinegar disrupts these paths.

• Repels them – The strong smell deters ants from entering treated areas.

• Kills ants on contact – The acidity in vinegar can kill ants when sprayed directly.

How to Use Vinegar for Ant Control

1. Vinegar Spray for Ant Trails

🔹 Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.
🔹 Spray directly on ant trails, entry points, and around windows, doors, and baseboards.
🔹 Repeat daily until ants are gone.

2. Undiluted Vinegar for Tough Infestations

🔹 For severe problems, use 100% undiluted white vinegar.
🔹 Pour or spray it in ant-prone areas, cracks, and crevices.

3. Vinegar Mop for Floors

🔹 Add 1 cup of vinegar to a bucket of water and mop floors where ants are active.
🔹 This removes their scent trails and discourages new ants.

4. Vinegar Barrier for Outdoor Ants

🔹 Spray vinegar around the foundation, patio, or garden beds to deter ants.
🔹 Reapply after rain.

💡 Bonus Tip: Add a few drops of peppermint or lemon essential oil for an extra repelling effect!

Vinegar is a safe, cheap, and eco-friendly way to keep ants away. 🐜🚫