Keep Ants Away in Your Home

Is summer bringing ants into your home? Take preventive measures and maintain cleanliness to effectively keep ants at bay!

Tip 1: Maintain Cleanliness

• Wipe up any food or drink spills whenever they occur. Look at areas where crumbs tend to accumulate. Take more frequent looks under appliances and furniture.

• Any food outside of the refrigerator keep in an airtight container. Any with sugar definitely store appropriately as ants are attracted to sweets.

• Wash dishes immediately as leftover food on dishes will attract ants.

• Empty trash on a regular to remove any food residues.

Tip 2: Seal Cracks and Gaps

• Look around to check for any cracks in walls, windows, doors where ants can possibly enter.

Tip 3: Use Natural Repellents

• Wipe surfaces with equal parts of water and white vinegar. A strong smell can deter ants.

• If you are not fond of the vinegar smell, you can use Lemon Juice. Lemon juice will disrupt the scent trails that ants follow.

• Alternatively, you can you essential oils such as peppermint and orange oil. Use them around any entry point and along ant trails.
  

Tip 4: Use Ant Baits and Deterrents

• Set ant baits along the trails where ants are seen.

• If you have pets, use Diatomaceous Earth and sprinkle around areas where ants are common.
  

If you do not have the time to take preventive measures, you can hire a cleaner to maintain your home. You will minimize the chances of an ant infestation and also keep a clean free home.