Four simple ways to stop ants as they move into UK homes
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Data from Google trends reveals ants are on the increase right now in homes across the country - and it’s only going to get worse!
Kitchen appliance experts, Marks Electrical have provided four chemical-free ways to prevent ants from entering your home:
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Hide Ad1. Use chalk
Due to containing calcium carbonate, chalk is a good item to use in preventing ants around the kitchen. Where you may have identified entry points for ants in the kitchen, you can spray powdered chalk around the entrance.
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Chalk is a great way to stop ants spreading at home (pictured above)
2. Salt can do wonders
Working in a similar way to chalk, salt is a good option and readily available in most people’s homes. Table salt is fine and you can mix in a good amount of hot water and using a spray bottle, cover any entry points around the kitchen and home.
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3. Peppermint is a great repellent
Ants dislike the smell of peppermint. You can grab peppermint oil from most homeware stores and pharmacies. Mix around 10-15 drops into a mug of water, if adding to a spray bottle like the salt water, you can spray this in problem areas. Repeat this regularly!
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Hide Ad4. Use lemons
Finally lemons are also a great option. Again, once the entry point is identified, grab some lemon peel and place it there - ants don’t like the bitter smell and therefore it will act as a natural deterrent for ants that should keep them away.”