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Simple and cheap solutions to combat summer ant invasions

Homeowners with gardens often battle ant invasions during the summer. However, several proven methods to get rid of them exist, some costing mere pennies. One is completely free.

Homeowners with gardens often fight ant invasions in the summer / illustrative photo
Homeowners with gardens often fight ant invasions in the summer / illustrative photo
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4:03 PM EDT, July 14, 2024

Ants can be both friends and foes to homeowners with gardens. Although they are largely beneficial to the environment, they can also cause significant damage. Digesting tunnels in the ground causes them to dry out. Additionally, they destroy roots and flower buds. An invasion of these tiny creatures can cause considerable problems. Wondering how to prevent this? Here are some simple tips.

How to effectively get rid of ants?

Many proven methods will help you remove ants from your garden permanently. Of course, you can use special products available in stores. However, you don't have to. We have a few tricks for you that are effective and extremely cheap. One of them is entirely free.

To effectively eliminate ants from your garden, it is best to go to the source of the problem. Once you find their nest, pour boiling water over it. Repeat this process multiple times until you notice that they have disappeared.

Effective and cheap methods to get rid of ants

If you have at least a little dish soap and oil at home, you can handle ants without problems. This method is genuinely reliable in fighting insects. Mix half a teaspoon of dish soap with a tablespoon of oil and a quart of water. Then, pour the mixture into a spray bottle.

To get rid of ants, spray the prepared solution on them. After that, pour the rest of the mixture into their nest. The mixture will cause the ants to suffocate quickly.

The last but equally effective trick for getting rid of ants is to use white vinegar. If you have it in your kitchen cabinets, you will surely get rid of ants quickly. Pour a small amount of white vinegar directly into the ant nest. This will kill them at the source.

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