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🍚 3. Cinnamon or Baby Powder as a Natural Barrier
Why it works: Ants hate crawling through fine powders. Cinnamon acts as both a repellent and a potential suffocant. Baby powder (talcum or cornstarch-based) works similarly by breaking up their trail and coating their bodies.
What you’ll need:
- Ground cinnamon or unscented baby powder
How to use it:
- Sprinkle a line of cinnamon or baby powder where ants are entering your home.
- Create barriers around food storage areas, pet bowls, or any place they like to hang out.
- Reapply every few days or after cleaning the area.
Heads up: Cinnamon is safe and smells great, but it can stain light-colored surfaces—so test a small area first.
✅ Final Thoughts: Keep Ants Out for Good
These cheap tricks aren’t just effective—they’re non-toxic, safe for pets and kids, and super easy to try. But for long-term ant prevention, remember these extra steps:
- Keep your kitchen crumb-free.
- Store sweet or sticky foods in sealed containers.
- Take out the trash regularly.
- Seal up cracks and crevices with caulk or weather stripping.
A little prevention and a few pantry staples are all you need to reclaim your space from these tiny uninvited guests!
Tried one of these tricks and it worked for you? Let us know! 🐜✨
