Ants are one of the most common insects in our homes. Although harmless and rarely dangerous for our health, they can practically colonize our kitchens until they are found practically everywhere, especially in our food.
To keep ants and other insects away, we almost always resort to industrial insecticides, loaded with harmful chemicals that put us at risk of respiratory illnesses and which can be found in food and the air.
Fortunately, there are natural alternatives, such as essential oils, that can repel ants without exposing us to health risks and scent the entire house. Just add a few drops to the solution we use to wash the floors to benefit from its repellent power against ants.
lemon essential oil
This oil is very effective and can keep ants away in just a few seconds. Besides adding it to detergent, you can also dilute it and spray it on ant entry points.
The effect of the oil is immediate and the house will have a delicious lemon aroma.
Cinnamon essential oil
Cinnamon is rich in benefits for humans and its essential oil is very useful and versatile.
This causes such discomfort to ants that it causes them to leave our homes. Plus, its delicious aroma will last for hours.
Pour at least 5 drops of cinnamon essential oil into the solution you use to wash the floor.
Peppermint essential oil
It is one of the most repellent scents available in nature, although it has wonderful benefits for human health.
For an immediate effect, apply directly to areas frequented by ants.
You can also pour a few drops into your floor detergent to benefit from its benefits.
