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• Did red ants grow in the house in summer?
• Then do ‘this’ easy solution
• Will keep ants away

As soon as summer begins, a common problem that appears in every home is the red ant colony. Sometimes red ants enter the sugar box, sometimes flour and sometimes even the dinner plate. Once the ants enter the house, they form a long line, which makes it difficult to get them out. Many people use chemical powders available in the market to get rid of red ants. But, it can be dangerous for small children and pets for food in the kitchen. That is why today we are going to tell you about some simple home remedies, which will be effective in keeping ants away.

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Use of vinegar

White vinegar is considered to be one of the easiest and most effective remedies to get rid of red ants. Ants leave behind a specific odor as they move, which attracts other ants on the same route. Vinegar removes odors. So the ants do not grow. For this, mix half water and half white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the area where the ants are. Use it once or twice a day.

Cinnamon water

Red ants stay away from the scent of cinnamon. Its strong smell causes the ants to change their route. A sprinkling of cinnamon powder on the path of ants or around their burrows will keep the ants away. Apart from this, you can also keep cotton balls soaked in cinnamon oil.

Lemon peel

The sourness and pungent smell of lemons help repel ants. Sprinkle lemon juice on the place where ants appear. Additionally, cutting lemon peel into small pieces and keeping them in the corner of the kitchen also helps keep ants away. Many people also use lemon juice mixed with water while mopping the floors.

Salt and baking soda

Salt is also used as a simple solution to keep ants away. Mix some salt in water and sprinkle it in the ant line. Some people also use baking soda mixed with salt to drive the ants out of the area.

Mint

Ants do not like the strong smell of mint. So, keep peppermint leaves or its oil in the places where there are more ants. Sprinkling a few drops of peppermint oil in water can also be beneficial.

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