How To Successfully Deal With Ants

By Larry Macduff

Ants are probably the most annoying insects for any household, and they are extremely difficult to remove completely. However, there are a few easy methods by which you can ensure that they stay away from your house and do not lead to any nuisance. Some quick fix solutions are discussed here to help you get freedom from the ant nuisance from your house.

The most effective way to get rid of ants is to keep a spotlessly clean residence. It is vital to keep in mind that the ants feast on different food particles they come across in the house and if these are kept away from them, then they are not likely to come.

Hence, you should clean the kitchen counter and other shelves by vinegar or some gentle bleach solution. Thoroughly wash and clean your dishes and ensure that every food item is stored in an airtight container. This will cut off their supplies of food and they will not be encouraged to stay in your house.

You must also close the entry points used by the ants to come inside. Find their pathways and close any hole or gap that is accessible to them. Putting boric powder, salt, chalk, talcum powder and other such repellents on ants' entry points deter them from creeping into your home. However, use these products in a way that ensures that they do not attract the kids and the pets in the house.

Finally, one of the most effective techniques for driving away the ants is by destruction of the ant nest, that is, if you can locate their nesting area. Pouring cold water on the nest would destroy all the ants that are living there and most of the times the results will be permanent. Tracing out and killing the queen ant and worker ants is another effective method. However, to be able to do this you would most probably require the help of a pest control company, which can send professionals to your house to deal with the problem. - 30446

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