Very often, gardeners and plant lovers find themselves dealing with insects capable of destroying all their work, such as ants, which can literally colonize gardens and balconies, but also our homes, attacking our food.
Although they are not always harmful and are extremely important for the ecosystem, an excessive presence of ants can cause damage to plants and people.
There are many species of ants, but all of them can become harmful when their anthills become overpopulated and there is the presence of plant diseases such as fungi or aphids.
Once you have found the anthill, you can take simple natural remedies to destroy it or limit its size: below we explain how to do it.
1. Eliminate ants with vinegar
Mix 150 ml of vinegar with 150 ml of water. Dip a cloth in the solution and wipe down any surfaces frequented by ants.
This operation will interrupt the activity of the ants, as it is able to erase the traces they follow.
2. Water against ants
Make holes around the anthill or place containers that can create a sticky barrier.
To create it, mix soap and water in the container or in the hole, add a few pieces of lemon or orange peel. This will prevent ants from being able to move away from the anthill.
3. Remove anthills with rice
Blend 200 grams of brown rice until it becomes powdered. Place it in a perforated plastic bag, then scatter a small amount around the anthill.
The goal of this method is to attract ants to bring fragments of rice into the anthill. Over time, the rice will dry out and absorb moisture in the anthill, making it impossible for new ants to hatch.
Now that you know how to remove anthills and ants from the garden, try applying the methods listed above to avoid using chemicals and creating damage to the environment.
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