Homemade Ant Killer

Going for some easy natural methods to make a homemade ant killer, rather than spending a fortune on harmful chemicals, is considered to be a smart investment. However, most people are unaware of such methods and they land up spending a great deal of money on such products which although, may be effective, come with a bag full of side-effects on health. These few tips which I have cited below for your reference, are easy to follow and as well as do not come heavy on your pockets.

How to Make Your Own Ant Killer At Home

# Take some jam and mix it with some boric acid. Put the mix in any container as you desire and place it somewhere the insects can get to it with ease.

# Another ant killer solution is a mix of a small amount of boric acid with sugar and hot water. This solution has to be kept away from the reach of children. Alternatively, you can also make a mixture of bleaching powder with hot water and spray it on different places in your house.

# A simple mixture of soap and water is also an inexpensive ant killer, which you can use at home. Just prepare the solution and spray it on the insects when you see them. Be prepared to get rid of the dead remnants, as there would be many.

# Have you ever tried squeezing orange peels into someone's eyes? Though it is not harmful, it surely causes a burning sensation in the eyes. It works even better with ants. So, get some fresh orange peels and let them sit in water for about a day and then use it as a spray. Regular use is required for best results.

# A solution as simple as an ammonia-based cleaner, which you might have used for cleaning your windows, can also be used to get rid of the ants.

# Kill the insects by giving a nice healthy meal (well, healthy for us!). Sprinkle some pieces of instant oatmeal or grits in places where you see the ants appearing. It is best if you can just get the food to their nest. Once the oatmeal goes inside the ants, it will expand and expand so much that the ants won't be able to hold it anymore. This technique also needs to be applied more often for better results.

# An effective ant killer for garden is a peppermint essential oil. Use it with water in a spray bottle and use it generously over all areas in the garden, leaving out the plants. This method is also preferable as it does not kill the ants, but simply keeps them away.

# If you are able to trace the entrance point of the ants to your house, then get some turmeric powder and sprinkle it on the entrance and also the path where the ants appear. This will keep them from entering your house. The same can be done using chalks. Draw thick lines using some chalk near all the openings in your house. Ants do not like chalks and so, they will find it difficult to invade the house.

To conclude with one more homemade ant killer recipe, steep some tobacco leaves in warm water overnight. The next day, do away with the leaves and use the solution as a sprayer on the trail of the ants or directly on the ant hill. The strong essence of the tobacco leaves will kill the insects.