Step 3: Prevent Future Infestations
- Clean up all food particles and crumbs promptly after meals to avoid attracting ants.
- Seal cracks and crevices in walls, windows, and doors to block any potential entry points for ants.
- Refresh the spray regularly in known problem areas to keep ants at bay.
Why This Works:
- White Vinegar: The strong smell and acidity of vinegar act as a natural deterrent to ants. The vinegar disrupts the ants’ scent trails, which they rely on for navigation and communication. By erasing these trails, vinegar confuses the ants and discourages them from returning.
- Vegetable Oil: This helps the spray stick to surfaces longer, ensuring the vinegar’s smell lingers and continues to repel ants. The oil can also trap ants that come into direct contact with it, potentially suffocating them.
- Peppermint Essential Oil: Ants dislike the strong, minty scent of peppermint. This essential oil is a natural insect repellent, making it highly effective at keeping ants away from treated areas.
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