The sight of one ant in the living room corner might not bother you. However, if an ant infestation occurs, you will need a quick method to eradicate them fast.
Research done by the National Wildlife Federation shows that there are 12,000 species of ants worldwide.
Most of them are not harmful to humans, but they can carry harmful bacteria, transmitting infections and disease. Mostly they are a nuisance that doesn't go away on its own.
If you live in Las Vegas, you have probably come across two species of ants, namely the Odorous house ants and Argentine.
Despite being tiny, harmless insects, no one likes the sight of an ant in their kitchen when they want to take their morning cup of coffee.
If you live in Las Vegas and have an ant problem, keep reading because we have practical solutions.
Peppermint is an organic insect repellent that you can plant around your home.
When ants sense the smell of fresh mint, they will ovoid the area. Plant the peppermint around the perimeter of your home
You can also smear the oil on areas where you suspect ants enter the home, such as corners and cabinets.
However, if you own a pet, be very cautious because it is dangerous, especially to cats.
If you prefer not to plant peppermint, purchase it from a health food store or local grocery chain.
To make an ant repellant using vinegar, mix water and vinegar in a spray bottle in ratio 1:1. Spray the solution directly to the ants or their habitat areas.
You can also use it as a preventive measure by spraying it on walls and windows and wiping it gently with a towel.
The ants will smell the vinegar and try to avoid the sprayed regions, while those sprayed directly will die instantly.
Vinegar and lemon juice both contain citric acid. For this reason, you can use lemon juice as an alternative to vinegar. The lemon fragrance is great for humans, but ants hate it.
Mix a solution of lemon and water in a ratio of 1:3 and spray it on the ants or the target areas.
Moreover, you can also place lemon rinds in your cupboard, preventing the ants from transforming your kitchen into a breeding area.
Cinnamon is an excellent option if you want to kill ants fast. This is because when an ant inhales the smell of cinnamon, it suffocates and dies.
Sprinkle ground cinnamon around the ant trails, and you will see them all die. Alternatively, you can use cinnamon leaf essential oil.
A study found that the cinnamon leaf essential oil compounds, such as ans-cinnamaldehyde, repel and kill ants immediately.
Mix the oil with water and spray on doors, cabinets, and ant trails and wait for the remarkable results.
Black pepper is also a natural ant repellant as the smell irritates the insects. Sprinkle some black pepper in corners, cabinets, and around the infected area.
Alternatively, you can mix black pepper with water and spray in those regions.
This type of silica is produced from fossil remains of aquatic organisms known as diatoms.
It works by absorbing the oil from the ants thereby dehydrating and killing them. Moreover, the razor-sharp edges of DE cut through the ants' bodies and kill them.
Tea tree oil is an example of an essential oil and is very effective in killing ants.
To utilize tea tree oil, mix it with water in a spray bottle and spray the solution wherever ants are.
Alternatively, you can soak cotton balls with the solution and place them around the regions prone to ants.
Remember to keep the oil out of the reach of pets because it is harmful to them.
Cornstarch is a commodity available in most grocery stores at an affordable cost.
Pour the cornstarch into the region with an ant infestation, then add water. The ants will die within the cornstarch, which you will clean afterward.
Another method is to cover the ants with cornstarch and then use a vacuum to remove them all.
Don't forget to dispose of the vacuum bag outside immediately.
Most ants like breeding in structures with holes. If you notice an anthill around your home or holes in the walls, pour hot water into them immediately.
However, the boiling water will not kill every colony, so be sure to pour it into every hole you come across.
Brewed coffee grounds have been proven to repel and kill ants. Sprinkle the freshly ground coffee on the infested areas.
Ensure you clean up the dead ants afterward.
This is another fantastic killer and repellent almost found in every home.
Did you know that ants leave trails of scented pheromone as they work? They use this as a trail to understand their location, and invite others to follow.
The detergent will remove the scent and prevent them from returning. Spray the detergent directly to the ants and their trails and watch them never return to your home.
When your kids can no longer play outdoors because of ants, the problem needs fixing fast.
If you are experiencing any form of an ant problem, call Red Rock Pest Control today.
They are a team of professional pest control experts who will ensure not a single ant will be seen in your home.
They will first examine the extent of an infestation and provide you with a quote that will eliminate the entire colony of ants.
Moreover, they will conduct follow-up visits to ensure that the ants do not return.
Don't suffer from ants; call Red Rock Pest Control now at (702) 518–2580.
