Neem oil contains compounds that repel insects and disturb their feeding and reproduction habits. Mix neem oil with water and spray it around your kitchen.
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Vinegar
Vinegar, having a powerful odor, messes with ants' scent trail and prevents them from invading your cooking area. Mix equal parts of vinegar and water, and clean your kitchen surfaces with it.
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Peppermint oil
Peppermint oil smells nice to us, but ants hate it. Mix a few drop of it with water and spray it on the countertops and windowsills.
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Salt
Boil water and dissolve a generous amount of salt. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Target the nooks and corners where ants often enter.
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Cinnamon
Scatter cinnamon powder around entry points and areas prone to ant infiltration. The scent of cinnamon acts as a natural repellent that ants can't stand.