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  • Yankee
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 344

    How do you keep those pesky ants away from your kitchen?

    Hi everyone! There are a lot of ants in my kitchen right now, and it's driving me crazy. What do you use as a secret tool to fight these tiny bugs? Please let me know! Thanks!
  • Marich
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 885

    #2
    Hi there! I totally understand how frustrating it can be to deal with kitchen ants. 😔 I've found that a mixture of vinegar and water works wonders in keeping them at bay. Just wipe down the surfaces with it, and voila! Ants hate the smell, so it'll help keep them away. Another tip is to seal any cracks or openings where they might be sneaking in. Hope these tips help you out! Best of luck!

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    • PatJones
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2024
      • 263

      #3
      Dealing with ants in the kitchen is a real hassle! What works for me is keeping everything clean – wipe down surfaces, don't leave food out, and seal up any cracks where they might be sneaking in. I also sprinkle cinnamon or draw lines with chalk around entry points – seems to throw them off. Oh, and finding where they're coming from and blocking that path helps a lot. It's a bit of trial and error, but keeping things tidy and throwing a little cinnamon around usually does the trick for me!

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      • bryanjay1999
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2024
        • 545

        #4
        I've dealt with pesky ants in my kitchen before, and what works wonders for me is using a mixture of vinegar and water to wipe down surfaces. Also, sealing food containers tightly and keeping countertops clean helps deter them from coming back. Another trick I've found effective is placing cinnamon sticks or cloves near entry points as ants tend to avoid strong scents.

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        • Kennethn
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2024
          • 1020

          #5

          Say "adios" to those ant invaders with the "Ants-Be-Gone" dance party!
          Whip up a DIY ant repellent spray using vinegar and water, then bust out your best moves while spraying it along ant trails and entry points.
          It's like creating a no-go zone for those pesky pests while having a blast! So crank up the tunes, dance like nobody's watching, and show those ants who's boss in your kitchen kingdom!​

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          • Katiee
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2024
            • 354

            #6
            Hello! To keep ants away from your kitchen, seal off potential entry points by caulking cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and pipes. Pay attention to areas where utility lines enter your home and seal any gaps with weather stripping or silicone caulk. This prevents ants from gaining access to your kitchen and helps deter them from entering your home altogether.

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