How to do it:
Seal cracks and crevices around your home with caulk. Store food in airtight containers. Clean up crumbs and spills immediately. Remove sources of standing water. Place ant baits near entry points.

Result:
Reduces ant entry and food access, discouraging infestation and protecting your goods.

Problem:
If all entry points aren’t sealed or food is left exposed, ants may still find a way inside and cause damage.

How to do it:
Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray along ant trails, entry points, and around goods. Place cucumber peels or citrus peels near affected areas. Keep surfaces clean and store food in sealed containers.

Result:
Ants are repelled by vinegar and citrus scents, reducing their presence and protecting your goods naturally.

Problem:
This method may fail if the ant colony is large or if food sources are not fully eliminated, as ants can find new entry points or adapt to repellents.

How to do it:
Seal cracks and crevices around doors, windows, and foundations with caulk.
Install door sweeps and weather stripping.
Store food in airtight containers.
Clean up crumbs and spills promptly.
Remove ant trails with soapy water.
Trim vegetation away from your home.

Result:
Reduces ant entry points and access to food, helping prevent damage to goods.

Problem:
Ants may find new entry points or already have nests inside, making exclusion alone insufficient.

How to do it:
Use biological control by introducing natural predators like predatory beetles or nematodes around your home’s perimeter to reduce odorous house ant populations.

Result:

• Reduces ant numbers naturally
• Minimizes chemical use
• Safer for pets and children
• Environmentally friendly

Problem:
This method may fail if predators do not establish well, if ants find alternative entry points, or if food sources inside the house continue to attract ants.

How to do it:
Apply a residual insecticide labeled for ants along entry points, baseboards, and around goods. Use ant bait stations near ant trails. Keep areas clean and store goods in sealed containers.

Result:
Reduces ant activity, prevents further infestation, and protects goods from damage.

Problem:
Method may fail if baits are ignored, insecticide is not reapplied as needed, or if food sources remain accessible to ants.