OOPS! I HAD Ants in the House! Not Anymore! Quick Organic Solutions!

OOPS!  I HAD Ants in the House!  Not Anymore! Quick Organic Solutions!

 

When I came back from walking the dog this morning, I noticed a few “scouts” on my kitchen counter!

 

Now, admittedly, though I am a pretty fastidious housekeeper, I might have missed wiping a spot or two when preparing the ribs and salad last night.  But really?  How did you guys get here?

 

Well, never kill the scouts until you see more of them so you know where they are coming from.

 

Be patient.  I know that is hard to do when you see 5 or 6 on the counter!  But, wait.  You will see others coming from somewhere. 

 

While you are waiting, prepare your defense(s).  First, I load a spray bottle with liquid detergent for cleaning dishes….about one tablespoon per 8 oz.  and then I add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and shake it.  You don't need to go to the store to buy ANTKILLER!  And, this is so much safer!

 

Now, when you see where they are coming from, spray them.  Then caulk or putty or glue the hole.  If you don’t you will have them back….guaranteed.

 

Then I spray the guys on the counter.  They die immediately, then I bleach the whole area.  And, follow that with another application of the soap and vinegar solution. 

 

Both the soap and vinegar kill their “scent trails.”  I was done in less than fifteen minutes, and felt good enough to celebrate with a glass of wine…..It is Saturday, I have no appointments, and the house is now clean again.

 

 

Cheers!

 

 

 

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