Ants are beneficial insects that destroy pests and enrich the soil. But sometimes they can become unwanted guests in the garden if they begin to damage plants, carry weed seeds, or breed aphids.
How to get rid of ants without harming the environment?
There is a simple and effective method - use banana peel.
To fight ants you will need the following ingredients:
• banana peel - 1 pc.;
• boric acid - 10 g;
• water - 1 l.
Banana peel is a sweet and aromatic treat for ants that will attract them to you. Boric acid is a poisonous substance for ants that will cause their death. Water is the means to dissolve the boric acid and soak the banana peel.
To prepare an ant repellent, you need to do the following:
• Peel the banana and save the peel for other uses.
• Dilute boric acid in water and stir until completely dissolved.
• Pour a solution of boric acid over the banana peel and leave overnight or for 24 hours.
• Remove the banana peel from the solution and cut it into small pieces.
To use the ant control product, you must follow these rules:
• Spread pieces of banana peel around the area, especially near anthills or ant trails.
• Observe the reaction of the ants. They should approach the peel, eat it and take it to their nests.
• After a few days, check the condition of the anthills. They should be empty or abandoned.
• Repeat the procedure if necessary.
The ant remedy gives the following results:
• The ants receive a poisonous dose of boric acid, which kills them.
• Ants stop damaging plants, carrying weed seeds or breeding aphids.
• Ants leave the area or move to another place where they will not interfere with gardeners.
• Ants do not have a negative impact on the environment, since boric acid does not pollute the soil and does not accumulate in plants.
Banana peel ant repellent is a simple and cheap solution to the problem. You can use it at any time of the year and get rid of unwanted guests on your property.