What 3 folk methods are effective in the fight against ants: village tricks

01.11.2023 20:14

It is always worth knowing about several promising methods of dealing with ants, as these insects are not so easy to deal with.

Methods can not only be alternated, but also combined to increase efficiency.

For example, you can pay attention to three simple and high-quality methods of fighting ants, says agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication BelNovosti.

What do they consist of?

Cinnamon

Few would have guessed that a spice with such a pleasant smell could be effective in the fight against ants. However, this is an established fact.

You will need to sprinkle cinnamon powder where you most often see insects. A more economical option would be essential oil. 20 drops are enough for 200 ml of water. The aromatic liquid is sent to a container with a sprayer. We treat the paths with the product.

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Diatomite

This product is purchased in specialized stores for summer residents. It is extremely easy to use: just a small amount of diatomite is added to the soil.

An important fact is that diatomaceous earth is deadly to ants.

Onion peel

You can use any recipe based on onion peel: they will all be effective. The fact is that the composition of onion peel is a natural fungicide.

Therefore, getting rid of ants is not as difficult as it may sometimes seem.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


Content
  1. What do they consist of?
  2. Cinnamon
  3. Diatomite
  4. Onion peel