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How to Get Rid of Ants Forever: 9 Infallible Tricks

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How to Get Rid of Ants Forever: 9 Infallible Tricks

Tired of seeing ants march through your kitchen like they own the place? You’re not alone. These tiny invaders can show up out of nowhere and quickly become a persistent problem in homes — especially during warmer months. But don’t worry, you don’t need toxic sprays or expensive pest control services to reclaim your space.

With a few smart, natural, and cost-effective methods, you can eliminate ants for good. Here are 9 infallible tricks that actually work to get rid of ants — forever.


1. Seal Their Entry Points

Before anything else, find out where the ants are coming from. Common entry points include window frames, cracks in the walls, and door gaps. Use caulk or weather-stripping to seal these spaces. No entry = no infestation.


2. Use White Vinegar Spray

Ants hate the smell of vinegar and its strong acidity disrupts their scent trails.

DIY Ant Spray:

  • Mix equal parts white vinegar and water.
  • Spray directly on ants and around entry points, countertops, and floors.
    Repeat daily until the trail disappears.

3. Sprinkle Cinnamon or Cloves

These spices not only smell amazing but also repel ants naturally.

  • Sprinkle ground cinnamon or place whole cloves near windows, doors, or wherever you see ants.
  • You can also soak a cotton ball in cinnamon essential oil and place it near entry points.

4. Draw Barriers with Chalk or Baby Powder

Ants won’t cross a line made from chalk or talcum powder because it disrupts their scent trail.

  • Use chalk to draw lines across entryways.
  • Sprinkle baby powder around floor edges or windowsills for added protection.

5. Make a Borax & Sugar Trap

This is a tried-and-true ant killer that works by attracting ants with sugar and killing them with borax.

DIY Trap:

  • Mix 1 part borax with 3 parts sugar.
  • Add just enough water to make a paste.
  • Place small amounts on pieces of wax paper or in shallow lids near trails.

Note: Keep away from pets and children.