Brilio.net - Ants are insects that like sweet foods, such as sugar. This insect will definitely follow the sweet aroma of sugar, even if it is stored in a jar. Yup, the slightest gap in a sugar jar that is not tightly closed will make the ants come. Not infrequently, many ant colonies come and contaminate the sugar jar.
Sugar that has been contaminated by ants usually becomes difficult to use . Some people even choose to throw away the sugar because they are reluctant to consume used ants. There are also those who choose to dry sugar full of ants in the sun so that the small animals can leave on their own.
However, drying sugar usually takes a day for the ants to completely leave. So, to make it more practical, there is a trick you can practice when trying to get rid of ants from a jar of sugar, without needing to dry it in the sun. This trick was shared by TikTok account user @seeabad. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only used kitchen spices.
Tricks to get rid of ants from sugar jars quickly.
Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @seeabad on Thursday (14/3), the kitchen spices used were cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and star anise (pekak). Well, a number of these kitchen spices have a very strong spice aroma. The aroma of the spices will make the ants go away on their own.
photo: TikTok/@seeabad
How to use a number of these ingredients is quite easy. First of all, open the sugar jar that is infested with lots of ants. After that, add one seed of cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and star anise each.
If so, leave the jar open. You can place a jar containing sugar and four spices on the floor or on the kitchen table. After leaving it for 30 minutes, the ants on the jar appeared to have decreased significantly. For maximum results, leave for 1 hour with the jar open.
photo: TikTok/@seeabad
Well, sugar that has been added to the four spices is cleaner, you know. You can reuse sugar for various purposes. But make sure the jar is closed tightly so that no ants come back.
photo: TikTok/@seeabad
Since it was uploaded on Tuesday (12/3), this video about tricks for getting rid of ants from sugar jars has immediately attracted the attention of netizens. Among the more than 794 thousand viewers, there were hundreds of TikTok users who also provided direct responses in the comments column. Some TikTok users claim to be helped by this trick. On the other hand, there are also those who provide other suggestions for getting rid of ants from sugar jars.
"If I usually put it on the gas stove, I just turn it on and it's all gone," said TikTok @aniesa.amy.
"It turns out it's really easy," said TikTok @kremut.
"I'm 53 years old, I just found out, thank you bro," said TikTok @user6091866943489.
"Yes, bro, you always don't put cinnamon in the sugar jar so the ants don't come," said TikTok @rinidwi85.
"This is how to get rid of ants without killing them," explained TikTok @kevin_christian23.
Simple ways to reduce sugar consumption.
Reducing sugar consumption can be done in several simple ways. By adopting a few small changes in your daily diet, you can significantly reduce your sugar consumption and improve your overall health. Here are nine ways you can try:
1. Avoid sweet drinks.
Replace sugary drinks such as soda, energy drinks, or fizzy drinks with water, herbal tea, or lemon water.
2. Reduce sweet foods and drinks.
Reduce foods and drinks that contain added sugar, such as candy, cakes, ice cream and fast food.
3. Pay attention to food labels.
Pay attention to food labels and choose products that contain lower amounts of sugar or that do not contain added sugar.
4. Avoid processed foods.
Processed foods often contain added sugar. Try to eat fresh and natural foods as much as possible.
5. Increase your fiber consumption.
Fiber can help control blood sugar levels and make you feel full longer. Eat foods rich in fiber such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
6. Add natural sweetness.
Add natural sweetness to your food by using fruit such as bananas, strawberries, or apples.
7. Avoid snacks.
Snacks often contain added sugar. Choose snacks that are low in sugar or fruit as an alternative.
8. Reduce sugar in your own cooking.
When cooking at home, reduce the amount of sugar added in recipes. Try reducing it little by little and get used to a more natural taste.
9. Choose alternative sweeteners.
If necessary, choose alternative sweeteners such as stevia, erythritol, or xylitol which have lower calories than granulated sugar.