Budget-friendly ways to tackle garden ant invasions effectively

Homeowners with gardens often struggle with ant invasions in the summer. However, there are several proven ways to get rid of them. Some cost pennies and one is completely free.

Ants can be both friends and foes of homeowners with gardens. Although they are largely beneficial insects for the environment, they can also cause quite a bit of damage. By creating tunnels in the soil, they dry out the soil. Additionally, they destroy roots and flower buds. An invasion of these small creatures can cause significant problems. Wondering how to prevent this? Here are a few simple tips.

There are many tried and tested methods to help you get rid of ants from the garden permanently. Of course, you can use special products available in stores. However, you don't have to do that. We have a few tricks for you that are effective and extremely cheap. One of them is entirely free.

To effectively eliminate ants from the garden, it is best to go to the source of the problem. Therefore, once you find their nest, pour boiling water over it. You can repeat this process multiple times – until you notice they have disappeared.

If you have a little washing-up liquid and oil at home, you will manage with ants without any problem. This is one of those reliable methods for fighting insects. Mix half a teaspoon of washing-up liquid with a tablespoon of oil and a litre of water. Then, pour the resulting mixture into a spray bottle.

To get rid of ants, spray the prepared solution on them. Once you've done that, pour the rest of the mixture into their nest. The mixture will cause the ants to suffocate quickly.

The last but equally effective trick to eliminate ants is using white vinegar. If you have it in your kitchen cupboards, you will surely get rid of ants quickly. Pour a small amount of white vinegar directly into the ants' nest. This will kill them at the source.