Using Aromatherapy to Control Ants

Ants are just about anywhere these days.

Ants are just about anywhere these days. They usually come into our home in search of food and can also bite. They can find the aroma of food no matter how far it is away from their nest or colony. Since ants are attracted by smell they can also be repelled by smell. One way to completely eliminate ants from your home is through the use of aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy Ant Control Tips : The tips listed below can be very effective in driving away ants.

Lemon juice and jojoba oil Place some fresh lemon juice into a bowl and agitate it until it becomes thick. It is then time to add in some jojoba oil. This mixture can be placed along all the likely entry points for ants including cracks in the wall, windowpanes, and grills. Ants will steer clear of any areas in which you have placed this mixture.

Lemon juice and witch hazel This mixture will really keep ants away. Combine fresh lemon juice with two ounces of witch hazel. You may need to add some water to the mixture if it becomes excessively thick. Place the mixture in a spray bottle and spray any areas where you would like to prevent ants.

Eucalyptus and lemon Eucalyptus is especially effective at deterring ants. Combine one part fresh lemon juice to two parts eucalyptus in a bowl. Place the mixture in a spray bottle and spay along any points of entry you have noticed for ants. This mixture will prevent ants, and many other insects, from entering your home.

Lavender Oil Combine water with lavender oil. This wonderful combination will both deter ants from entering your home and make a wonderful room freshener and deodorizer.

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