Home Defence Ant Stop! Bait Station

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The bottle design can make it challenging to accurately get the powder into smaller spaces, but only a small amount needs to be applied successfully to help it be effective. Buying a product which is versatile can save you money in the long run, in case you have problems with more than one type of insect. You can spray or wipe lemon juice to detract ants by removing pheromone trails and masking the scent of food.

If you don’t want to kill them, then there are some humane options that seek to irritate the ants into moving home. Nemasys’ No Ant is just one such product, so may be worth trying if you’d rather avoid products that kill ants (and often other insects) outright. Anything else?Try using a 1-to-1 vinegar/water mixture to clean hard surfaces, including floors and countertops, wherever ants are likely to travel. If you see ants, spray the mixture on them or wipe them up with a paper towel. You can also spray a lemon or vinegar solution around the areas where you see ants. This will at least temporarily disrupt them.

The Home Defence Ant Stop Granules are for outdoor use only, and can help with getting rid of ants on patios or lawns. Unfortunately it is our culinary spaces that we're most likely to find ants, because they're attracted to food. This is also the last place we want company from pests, and if you've recently noticed a line of ants marching through your kitchen, you need to know how to get rid of ants in the house, and fast.To use this method, sprinkle pepper around baseboards and behind appliances. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this is a safe way to help keep ants at bay. 4. Peppermint