If you live in a warm climate, then chances are you’ve dealt with pesky ants.
Whether they’re sneaking onto your countertops or terrorizing your garden, ants are super stubborn and hard to get rid of.
That’s why this natural ant repellent spray is so amazing— it’s safe, easy, cheap, and IT WORKS!
Last Valentine’s Day, an army of ants invaded our bedroom.
A small box of candy had fallen behind one of our nightstands, unnoticed, and by the time we figured out what the ants were after, they were well settled into their path.
I tried all sorts of things to get rid of them, from bleach to strong commercial cleaning sprays, but they always came back.
Then I did a little research for natural remedies and put together this homemade ant killer spray. And it worked!
The best part about this ant killer recipe is that it is safe to use around kids and pets (unlike a lot of the toxic store-bought varieties or other DIY recipes that use borax).
Note: One of the most common reader questions I’ve gotten from this post is “what about roaches?!” Here in the south, roaches are a thing, whether or not you have a messy house! That definitely came as a shock, but you can do things to keep those yucky roaches in check. Try our new 2-ingredient natural homemade roach killer too!
For your convenience, I’ve provided shop-able ad links to products used to make this natural ant repellent spray; read our disclosure policy here.
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 TB dish liquid
2 TB baking soda
Fill the rest with water
Add water as needed to fill the remainder of the bottle.
Make sure you mix this ant repellent spray over the sink — when you add baking soda to vinegar it creates a lot of foam!
I add ingredients slowly, allowing foam to settle before adding more (Kind of like pouring soda over ice).
Another way to avoid a mess is to mix in a bucket and then pour into a spray bottle.
We use a large industrial spray bottle because they don’t clog and they last longer than the cheapie bottles.
I can’t even tell you how many cheap plastic bottles I’ve thrown away in the past. The industrial bottles last for years though!
This article and tips adapted from this site
Whether they’re sneaking onto your countertops or terrorizing your garden, ants are super stubborn and hard to get rid of.
That’s why this natural ant repellent spray is so amazing— it’s safe, easy, cheap, and IT WORKS!
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| Credit: Thesoccermomblog.com |
DIY Ant Killer (That Works!)
Last Valentine’s Day, an army of ants invaded our bedroom.
A small box of candy had fallen behind one of our nightstands, unnoticed, and by the time we figured out what the ants were after, they were well settled into their path.
I tried all sorts of things to get rid of them, from bleach to strong commercial cleaning sprays, but they always came back.
Then I did a little research for natural remedies and put together this homemade ant killer spray. And it worked!
The best part about this ant killer recipe is that it is safe to use around kids and pets (unlike a lot of the toxic store-bought varieties or other DIY recipes that use borax).
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| Credit: Thesoccermomblog.com |
What real-life readers have to say about our homemade ant spray:
Worked almost instantly! – MH
It worked for us and was safe for my dog – TL
Sprayed it outside on the deck and so far the ants are gone. – FS
I tried this and it really worked! Thanks for suggesting it! – FR
I just used it and it works GREAT!!! The ants DO NOT like it at all – NF
Homemade Ant Killer Ingredients
For your convenience, I’ve provided shop-able ad links to products used to make this natural ant repellent spray; read our disclosure policy here.
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 TB dish liquid
2 TB baking soda
Fill the rest with water
Ant Killer Recipe Directions.
Combine vinegar, dish liquid, and baking soda in an industrial spray bottle.Add water as needed to fill the remainder of the bottle.
Make sure you mix this ant repellent spray over the sink — when you add baking soda to vinegar it creates a lot of foam!
I add ingredients slowly, allowing foam to settle before adding more (Kind of like pouring soda over ice).
Another way to avoid a mess is to mix in a bucket and then pour into a spray bottle.
We use a large industrial spray bottle because they don’t clog and they last longer than the cheapie bottles.
I can’t even tell you how many cheap plastic bottles I’ve thrown away in the past. The industrial bottles last for years though!
This article and tips adapted from this site
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