The Best Homemade Ant Killer (Kid & Pet Safe)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 quart
The Best Homemade Ant Killer (Kid & Pet Safe)
Description
The Best Homemade Ant Killer (Kid & Pet Safe) uses common household ingredients and produces a spray that disrupts ants effectively. The apple cider vinegar provides acidity that ants dislike, while the dish liquid helps to break down their exoskeletons, and the baking soda adds an alkaline component that reacts mildly with the other ingredients. Careful mixing is required to avoid excessive foaming. After preparation, the solution is transferred to a spray bottle and diluted with water to fill the container, allowing for easy application to ant trails and entry points.
The formula’s simplicity and use of everyday ingredients mean it can be prepared quickly when ant issues arise, offering a safer alternative to chemical insecticides. It’s important to spray directly onto ants or trails for best results. The solution does not kill immediately but gradually deters the ants and interrupts their scent trails, reducing their presence efficiently over repeated applications.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons dish liquid
- 2 Tablespoons baking soda
- water as needed
Instructions
- Combine vinegar, dish liquid, and baking soda in a large bowl and carefully mix to avoid foaming up over the bowl.
- Pour mixture into a spray bottle.
- Add water as needed to fill the remainder of the bottle.