Effective kitchen remedies to eradicate ants from your balcony

Ants are very beneficial creatures that play an essential role in the ecosystem. However, sometimes, they appear on the balcony and then move into the house.

How do you get rid of ants from the balcony? There are several methods. If you don't want to spend money on specialised products, use what you already have at home. You only need one inexpensive spice.

Summer is the time of increased insect activity. Flies, fruit flies, mosquitoes, and ants appear in homes. The latter can be found on the balcony because the conditions are conducive to nesting. You must act quickly if you don't want to deal with an invasion.

How do you get rid of ants? Garden centres and stores offer many specialised ant repellents. These repellents are based on solid chemicals that can risk pets' health.

However, there is another inexpensive, effective, and safe way. You only need one thing —dried marjoram. This is a popular spice used for preparing meats and sauces. You can buy it in any store; a pack costs no more than 60 pence. Sprinkle it in the area attacked by ants; after a few hours, you’ll notice the insects are gone.

Ants are very sensitive to smells. Some aromas attract them, and others repel them. Marjoram is just one of the plants in the latter group. You can replace it with ground cinnamon, lemon peel, or vinegar.

Vinegar emits a powerful smell that effectively repels many insects. Mix it with water in a 1:1 ratio and rub the prepared mixture into the spot attacked by ants. Pour it into a bottle and spray the window frames to avoid mosquito visits. Repeat the treatment once every three days, and you’ll forget about mosquitoes.