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Ant Traps: How to Eliminate Them Forever Without Using Pesticides

Ant Traps: How to Eliminate Them Forever Without Using Pesticides

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## 🍯 Step Three: Make Natural Ant Traps

Here are two of the most effective DIY, non-toxic ant traps you can make at home:

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### 1. **Sugar & Borax Trap (The Bait That Kills)**

**Ingredients:**

* 1 tbsp **borax** (a natural mineral, found in laundry aisles)
* 3 tbsp **sugar or honey**
* 1 cup **warm water**
* Cotton balls or small container lids

**Instructions:**

1. Mix sugar and borax in warm water until dissolved.
2. Soak cotton balls in the mixture or pour into shallow lids.
3. Place traps near ant trails, entry points, or the nest.

**Why it works:** Sugar attracts the ants; borax is taken back to the colony, eventually killing the queen and stopping reproduction.

⚠️ *Note: Keep away from pets and small children. Borax is natural but not edible.*

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### 2. **Baking Soda & Sugar Trap (Pet-Friendly Option)**

**Ingredients:**

* Equal parts **baking soda** and **sugar**
* Shallow container or piece of paper

**Instructions:**

1. Mix sugar and baking soda.
2. Sprinkle the mixture near ant trails or suspected entry points.

**Why it works:** Sugar lures the ants, and baking soda disrupts their internal systems when ingested.

✅ *Safe around pets and kids.*

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## 🍋 Step Four: Natural Repellents to Keep Ants Away

Once you’ve taken down the colony, prevent re-entry with these natural repellents:

* **White vinegar**: Spray along windowsills, doors, and baseboards.
* **Lemon juice**: Disrupts scent trails.
* **Cinnamon, cloves, or coffee grounds**: Strong smells ants hate—place where they usually enter.
* **Essential oils**: Peppermint, tea tree, or eucalyptus oil diluted in water makes an effective ant-repellent spray.

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## 🚪 Step Five: Seal the Entry Points

Ants don’t need much space to invade—just the tiniest cracks will do. Inspect your home and:

* **Seal gaps** around doors and windows.
* **Caulk** cracks along baseboards and walls.
* **Use weather stripping** around doors.

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## 🌿 Final Thoughts

You don’t need to poison your home to get rid of ants. With these natural traps and strategies, you can **eliminate ants forever**—safely, affordably, and without harsh chemicals.

Stick to the plan: clean, bait, repel, and seal. In a few days, you’ll stop seeing the tiny intruders—and feel a whole lot better about how you handled them.

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Would you like a printable version of the ant trap recipes or a checklist for natural pest control methods?