Have ants taken over your yard? Don’t panic, I’ve faced that problem, too!
It all began when ripening fruits started falling from my trees, which ants enjoy feeding on! After only a few days, my whole lawn was covered with ants (the word spread quicker than I thought).
As the weeks passed, they came in even larger groups, and that’s when I had to take action! At first, I thought about black pepper. Then I found out that applying this ingredient was a big no-no!
Now you’re probably wondering what in the world you should use instead.
Luckily, I found a good replacement for black pepper! Let’s see what I’ve prepared for you and why black pepper is not a good option.
Better Approaches You Should Definitely Use For Repelling Ants
There are ants that are just passing by, not damaging your lawn at all. But there are also other dangerous types of ants, such as fire ants and carpenter ants, that cause trouble for plants and also eat wood.
I know that this may sound bad, but you should never use black pepper, no matter the situation! Black pepper is actually very harmful to ants. It can have a negative effect on their health, making them weaker! When I discovered this, I stayed away from that option.
Luckily, I found out about more natural ways to drive them away, and it turned out to actually work! In the end, I managed to get rid of them in the friendliest way possible. Now let’s see all the tricks you can use in your garden for removing them without ruining the friendship!
Use These Two Powerful Spices In Your Garden For Driving Ants Away
Let’s start with the two spices you probably have at home – cinnamon and cloves!
You can use ground cinnamon seasoning or the whole stick. As for cloves, mix two tablespoons with warm water. Spread cinnamon and spray the clove mixture all over your lawn and wait a few hours!
After you come back to your garden, you’ll be amazed by the results! Ants can’t stand the smell of these two spices, and it will deter them quickly!
Check Out This Kitchen Ingredient That’s Excellent For Repelling Ants
Another great ingredient for repelling ants that you use all the time in your kitchen is salt! I remember that I used all of it for this hack, and I needed to go and buy more. So make sure to equip yourself with lots of salt!
How can you use it? Spread salt wherever you spot ants, making thick lines as that works as a barrier which will temporarily repel them!
Salt will stand in their way, and they will go and search for another place to stay. Just avoid mixing it with water, because it will dehydrate them!
Keep Your Yard Clean And Tidy All The Time
I’m always saying that keeping your garden clean will make all the pests disappear!
Ants are attracted by all kinds of smells, especially from your compost! Usually, leaves, damaged fruits, and veggies are part of it, which are their favorite treats. That’s why you need to place your compost in the garage or greenhouse, away from the garden and out of their reach!
Also, a hummingbird feeder might be the reason why ants are in your yard! If you forget to remove it from the ground when changing the food in the feeder, it will be covered by ants within minutes. Just make sure to put everything in its place after you’re done!
DIY Natural Essential Oil Spray To Use On Your Fruits Or Plants
Peppermint is the most effective essential oil you can use to remove ants from the garden! You can buy it or have fun and make it yourself. If you’re more for the DIY side, this is what you’ll need to do!
Muddle fresh peppermint from your garden in a jar, cover the leaves with olive oil, and shake it! Keep it stored for three days, strain into a bowl, and your magic potion is ready to use.
Apply it to the critical parts where you spot the ants and see how magically this oil works!
They can’t stand the strong scent of peppermint and won’t be able to smell the food. After a few days of using it, they will no longer be interested in your yard! Ants will be gone for good, and your garden will smell fresh and clean. Isn’t that great?
We’re definitely lucky because there are natural ways to remove ants from the garden! With the help of these tricks, you won’t harm these little hard-working insects, but just simply let the ants know that there’s no place for them in your yard.
Black pepper is actually the worst repellent you can use! Now all that is left is to try these simple steps and save your yard from being invaded by ants!
Good luck!