If ants have invaded your garden and you don’t know how to get rid of them without using toxic products, we bring you an ecological and economical homemade recipe that you can prepare at home with simple ingredients. And all for less than 20 cents!
🧪 Homemade Ant Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 hard-boiled egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon of boric acid powder (you can get it in pharmacies or hardware stores)
Preparation:
- Blend the egg yolks well until they are pureed.
- Add the honey and boric acid.
- Mix until you form a homogeneous paste.
Application: Place small portions of this mixture near anthills or on paths where you see them traveling.
The ants will be attracted to the smell, carry the mixture to the nest and, after consuming it, will die of dehydration.
⚠️ Important: keep this mixture out of the reach of children and pets.
🌿 Other Natural Solutions That Work
If you prefer even simpler methods, you can also try these natural repellents:
- Bay leaves: Place some leaves near the entry points.
- Cinnamon or black pepper: sprinkle a pinch on the ant trails.
- Baking soda and sugar: mix equal parts and scatter near the nest.
- Peppermint, cornstarch or talc: they also act as effective barriers.
There’s no need to resort to harsh chemicals to keep your garden free of ants. With this homemade recipe and other natural ingredients, you can control the pest in an economical, ecological and safe way for your family and your plants.
Try it and let us know how it went! 🌿🐜