If you keep finding ants in your kitchen, there’s one easy solution. You might be finding them crawling along your countertop or even in your cupboards, and it can be frustrating. If you’re finding store-bought ant traps aren’t working, then you can easily try this natural method which is an affordable way to get rid of any ants once and for all.
Fantastic Pest Control says lemons are the secret to banishing ants. It says: “While the lemon method will not kill the ants or their queen, it is a powerful deterrent and can force the colony to relocate.” You must first find all ant entrances and then squeeze the juice of one whole lemon onto them.
It recommends that you place leftover pieces of lemon peel around the entrances.
You should make sure to replace the peels daily until there are no more ants.
Ants and other insects do not like the smell of citrus and will try their best to avoid it so if you place this at entry points, the acidic nature of the lemon will deter the ants.
If this does not work, Fantastic Pest Control suggests diluting the juice from four lemons into one litre of water and using a baster to squirt this into the entrances.
Ant infestations can be a common problem in the UK. Homeowners are increasingly looking for affordable and natural ways to keep ants out of their homes making lemons a popular choice.
Make sure to keep your food stored away properly and do not leave any crumbs which ants will be drawn to.
By following this simple tip, you could permanently remove ants from your home and you won’t have to spend money on any expensive products which might not work.