Thread by @earthandhuman1

Many of us are skeptical about using insecticides and pesticides to get rid of ants. They don’t just affect the ecosystem but the environment and human health too.

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1. Citrus fruits - You can save your orange and lemon peels and scatter them around your house. Specifically, focus on the areas of entry such as windows and other outlets in your home.

2. Diatomaceous Earth - Diatomaceous Earth is a kind of silica composed of fossilized remains of Aquatic organisms known as diatoms. It is not precisely poisonous, but insects avoid contact as it dries them out by drawing out the oil.

3. Cinnamon - Cinnamon is a good old remedy for almost every household concern ranging from upset stomach to insect infestation. This readily available kitchen spice will make sure that you never see another ant in your apartment ever again.

4. Vinegar - Vinegar is one of the most traditional home remedies for uncontrollable bug infestations, ranging from ants to cockroaches. Most insects have potent sensory taste buds on their feet, and white vinegar’s strong taste and odor keep them at bay!

5. Cornflour - Cornflour is yet another readily available ingredient in our homes. If you happen to stumble upon an ant colony, grab a handful of cornflour and spray it all over the ants. The slippery texture of cornflour will prevent the ants from spreading for some time.

6. Coffee grounds - Ants hate the feeling of coffee grounds on their feet. Coffee grounds are yet another brilliant and inexpensive way to address the severe ant infestation that might have gone out of control.

7. Cayenne Pepper or Black Pepper - Just as citrus and vinegar, ants hate the smell of cayenne peppers and black peppers. They contain a specific compound known as Capsaicin, which creates heat and acts as a deterrent for most insects.

8. Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE) - Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE) comes from Australian eucalyptus trees and comprises PMD, a bio-pesticides compound. Hence, it works as an excellent insect repellent.

9. Neem oil - Neem oil is extracted from the Neem trees that are native to India. They are one of the most effective natural insecticides and pesticides for eradicating the majority of bugs.

10. Chalk - Ants don’t like lines made up of chalk. As they communicate primarily through scents, the line of chalk tends to disrupt their scent trail. Therefore, create some lines using chalk on the areas where you want them to stop entering.

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