foto: Instagram/@lyvprojects
Brilio.net - Dealing with ants that often become pests in the house can be a challenge. Even though they have been sprayed with insect repellent, they often still come back. Basically, ants are very persistent and intelligent insects, always looking for ways to return to food sources in the house.
When ants feel threatened or disturbed by insect repellent sprays, they will immediately spread out and find new routes to enter the house. Ants have extraordinary communication skills through pheromones, so they can quickly notify other colony members of danger or new food sources. In addition, ants are also able to adapt quickly to changing environments, so they often return even though we have tried to chase them away.
To really get rid of ants , you can use other more powerful and natural methods like what Instagram user @lyvprojects did. Through one of the videos she uploaded, she admitted to only using kitchen ingredients to get rid of ants so they don't come back. Well, these kitchen ingredients tend to be easy to use and can be very effective in eradicating ants, you know.
Effective tricks to get rid of ants in the house
Instagram/@lyvprojects
As reported by brilio.net from Instagram @lyvprojects on Tuesday (31/12), the kitchen ingredients in question are lemon, vinegar, and baking soda. To be precise, he uses 2 lemons, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and 1 baking soda. Well, these ingredients will later be dissolved in 200 ml of water.
Effective tricks to get rid of ants in the house
Instagram/@lyvprojects
So, you just need to prepare a glass or bowl. Then mix the three ingredients in the container. Then add water and stir until smooth. Make sure all ingredients are completely dissolved. Then transfer to a spray bottle to make it easier to apply.
Effective tricks to get rid of ants in the house
Instagram/@lyvprojects
Well, you just need to spray this liquid all over the house areas that are often visited by ants. Or you can also spray it directly on the ants in the house. In addition to repelling, this liquid will also leave an aroma that makes ants reluctant to come again, you know. That way, the house is free from ants.
Having been viewed more than 1 million times, this video about the trick to repel ants immediately caught the attention of netizens. Who would have thought, many other Instagram users then gave direct responses through the comments column. Most of these netizens even expressed their gratitude for getting new, useful knowledge.
"Wow, this is really nice information," said Instagram @loker_tekniksipil8.
"Thank you for the knowledge," said Instagram @idiuszamarudin.
"You can use sunlight, Mom, it will die immediately," wrote the Instagram account @piliangmardiana.
"It's worth trying," commented the Instagram account @esnasirait__.
"Thanks KK for the info," replied Instagram @mironisiski.
(brl/ola)
