5 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ants at Home

White Vinegar

Mix equal parts vinegar and water, and spray around entry points of your house to disrupt ant trails.

Borax (sodium tetraborate)

Wear gloves, mix 1/2 tsp borax, 8 tsp sugar, and 1 cup warm water. Soak cotton balls and place them where ants appear.

Diatomaceous Earth (silicon dioxide)

Sprinkle food-grade diatomaceous earth in active areas to dehydrate and kill ants.

Essential Oils

Mix water with essential oils like peppermint or tea tree and spray around the home to repel ants.

Cinnamon Barrier

Sprinkle ground cinnamon at entry points of your home, its strong scent will deter ants.