Ant infestations can be a real nuisance, destroying your favourite plants and invading your home. Over the years, I’ve been on a quest to find the best solutions that are safe, non-toxic, and effective. Discovering the power of aromatherapy and essential oils has opened up a world of natural preventative measures for everyday life, as well as for my garden and home. Here are the most effective natural ways I’ve found to get rid of ants naturally.
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- Peppermint Oil: Ants will go to great lengths to avoid peppermint. Place 1 or 2 drops of peppermint oil where ants enter your home, or use a peppermint plant in a pot as a mobile barrier. Alternatively, chop up peppermint leaves from your garden and scatter them where ants are seen. For clearing a nest, apply 2 drops of neat peppermint oil directly onto the nest to encourage a mass exodus. Peppermint is also effective in deterring other pests like rats
Essential Oil Tea For The Garden
To create a powerful repellent for your garden, add 8 drops of essential oil to 600 ml of water. Boil the mixture and let it cool. Use 2 tablespoons of this solution per 4 liters of water for your usual watering methods. Effective essential oils that ants hate include:
- Peppermint
- Spearmint
- Pennyroyal
- Garlic
- Citronella
You can also apply pure peppermint essential oil to cotton balls and place them near doors or entry points. Spray the solution along shelves, floors, and on ant nests.
Another effective strategy is to grow plants that ants dislike near your home’s entry points. You can plant them in the ground or in pots. Choose from:
- Spearmint
- Tansy
- Pennyroyal
- Peppermint
These plants not only repel ants but also add beauty to your garden.
If you're seeking additional natural methods to keep pests out of your garden and home, you might find these posts helpful:
- Explore natural methods to repel clothes moths.
- Uncover effective ways to naturally deter spiders in your home.
- Discover effective methods to prevent snails from eating your plants.
- Learn how to naturally protect your plants by getting rid of aphids.
I hope these natural methods help you manage ant infestations more effectively. If you have other suggestions or have tried these methods, get in touch – I’d love to hear your experiences!
Talk soon,
Bella x