How To Get Rid Of Ants Naturally (Homemade Ant Killer)
Are you having an ant problem in your home? Learn how to get rid of ants in the house naturally with these simple methods!
What You Will Need
- Borax
- Boiling water
- Sugar
- Dish soap
- Salt
- Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Method 1: Borax Method
- Mix 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1 Tbsp Borax in a jar or small bowl.
- Place this mixture anywhere you have seen ants. If you have wood floors, use a shallow lid instead of putting the mixture directly on the floor.
- SAFETY NOTE: Keep this mixture out of reach from children and pets.
Method 2: Dish Soap (or Salt) Method
- Pour a gallon of boiling water mixed with ¼ cup of dish liquid directly onto the nest to destroy the colony.
- NOTE: You can mix salt into the water instead of dish soap.
Method 3: Apple Cider Vinegar Method
- Pour apple cider vinegar (without diluting it) directly onto the nest area to kill the colony.
Notes
You may need to try these methods several times over a few days to fully kill the entire colony.