How To Get Rid Of Ants In The Walls Naturally

Ants are a nuisance in homes, and they can be especially bothersome when they get into your walls.

You might not see them as often as you notice their scent or tracks on the floor, but these pesky creatures are almost always nearby.

If you have an ant infestation in your home and need to get rid of them for good, there are many natural ways to do so.

6 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Ants and Prevent Ant Infestations.

Takeaways
Using natural methods to get rid of ants in the walls can be effective and safer than using toxic pesticides.
Boric acid is a secret weapon for controlling fire ant populations.
There are several natural methods to eliminate carpenter ants without relying on chemicals.
Preventing ants from entering your home in the first place is key to keeping them under control.
Cockroach eggs can hatch quickly, so it’s essential to eliminate them as soon as possible to prevent an infestation.

Peppermint

Peppermint oil is a natural insect repellent. If you have peppermint plants in your yard, you can simply grab them and rub the leaves on the ant trail to repel ants.

Another option is to create a peppermint spray by mixing 1 cup of water with 20 drops of peppermint essential oil, then spraying it along ant trails and in areas that ants may be coming into your house.

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Chalk

Adding a perimeter around your home is another way to keep ants at bay. The perimeter should be drawn in chalk, which is a natural ant repellent.

By drawing a line around the outside of your home, you’ll be able to establish an invisible barrier that will deter ants from entering your property or entering any cracks or crevices. You can also draw a line over any visible ant trails leading into your home for maximum effectiveness.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a natural ant repellent that can be used in many ways to get rid of ants.

Sprinkle cinnamon powder where you see ants. This will repel them and help prevent further infestations from occurring.

Sprinkle cinnamon on food to keep ants away from it. This is a great way to protect your pantry from an infestation without resorting to chemicals or poisons that might be harmful for you or the environment, especially if these are items that you use often! It’s also a great way to add flavor and pizzazz to otherwise boring meals!

You can also use cinnamon oil for this purpose as well; just dilute some drops with water first before applying directly by spraying it onto surfaces such as countertops or other areas where there may be cracks through which ants could enter your home unnoticed until they start swarming all over everything at once!

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Citrus Peels

A simple way to get rid of ants in the walls is by placing citrus peels in the area where you see them. Citrus peels will repel ants, as they don’t like citrus smell.

You can also use lemon or orange peels and sprinkle them around your home to keep ants away. The citrus smell will not only repel the ants but also kill any other ant that comes into contact with it.

Cayenne Pepper

If you’ve got ants in your walls, cayenne pepper is a great way to kick them out for good. Ants are attracted to food and moisture, so it’s best to sprinkle the cayenne pepper around their entry points.

The hot pepper will keep them from coming into your home and keep them from returning once they do leave.

Listerine and Water

Mix equal parts of Listerine and water in a spray bottle. Spray on ant trails and nests, but avoid spraying it directly on the ants themselves. Let sit for 5 minutes before wiping up any excess liquid with a damp cloth.

Vinegar and Water

Vinegar and Water: Mix equal parts vinegar, water and dish soap in a spray bottle. Spray where ants are entering your home and around the outside of the house in a band 6 inches wide around the foundation. This mixture will not kill them instantly but will stop them from coming into your home.

Cayenne Pepper: Sprinkle cayenne pepper in areas where you see ants carrying food and along their main paths leading away from it.

You can also place cayenne pepper on cotton balls or paper towels, place them near ant trails, then slide them out of sight so that when an ant picks up one of these “traps,” it gets peppered with pepper as well!

The trick is to use enough pepper so that it doesn’t blow away or wash away easily. If you don’t have access to any live plants (like mint), try sprinkling some dried herbs instead; thyme works well because it’s not too strong yet still has some good flavor qualities!

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Baking Soda and Sugar

Baking soda and sugar are a great combination to get rid of ants in the walls. The baking soda will kill them, and the sugar will attract them.

Spread a thin layer of baking soda on the floor of your room. Follow it up with a thin layer of sugar, and sprinkle some more baking soda on top for good measure.

The ants will carry the mixture back to their nest where they’ll all be killed by the acidity in the baking soda!

Coffee Grounds

You can make your own ant killer by mixing coffee grounds with water. Sprinkle the mixture around the area where you see ants, and they will stay away. You can also mix it up into a paste and put it on their trails to prevent them from coming inside your home!

Coffee grounds are also a great way to keep insects out of your garden. Sprinkle them around plants or use them in place of fertilizer for an even more effective insect repellent effect.

The caffeine in coffee grounds is poisonous to many types of pests including ants, so be sure not to use too much as this may damage your plant roots instead!

Coffee grounds are also useful for removing stains on concrete surfaces such as patios or driveways because they absorb oil very well when added directly onto surfaces needing cleaning or deodorizing (such as shoes).

Sunlight

Sunlight will kill ants, but you have to be willing to wait for the results. Sprinkle salt and peppermint oil around the area where you see ants.

The ants will carry the salt or peppermint oil back to their colony and kill them all! Also, cinnamon and cayenne pepper are also effective at killing ants—just sprinkle these ingredients where you see activity.

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Household Cleaner with Bleach

Mix one part bleach with three parts water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and apply it to the area where ants are entering your home. Let sit for 30 minutes and rinse with water. Repeat as needed.

Ants don’t like strong smells, so if you want to use this method, make sure that you’re mixing the bleach in an area that’s well-ventilated—or simply not inside your house at all!

Baby Powder with Cocoa Powder

To get rid of ants, mix some cocoa powder and baby powder. Sprinkle this mixture in the corners of your home where you see ants or places that they like to travel. Leave it for a few days, then wipe up with a damp cloth.

The combination of cocoa powder and baby powder will kill them instantly upon contact, but will also work as an insect repellent for up to two weeks after application!

Keep ants out of your home

To keep ants out of your home, you’ll want to make sure they don’t have an easy way in. Keep the area around your home clean and dry, and eliminate any food sources. Make sure there aren’t any leaks around pipes or drains that could create water pools for ants to breed in.

In addition, thoroughly inspect all areas where walls meet floors or ceilings for cracks or holes—if you find them, patch them up with plaster or caulk so that no more ants can get inside.

Remove clutter from around doors and windows so it’s harder for pests to get into these areas too; if there’s stuff piled up near entry points like these, it’ll invite more pests than if it were completely cleared away!

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Conclusion

I hope that you found this guide helpful. If you’re still having problems with ants, don’t hesitate to try one of the methods listed above! You may even find that combining two or three of them works best for your situation.

There are so many different ways to get rid of ants in your home, and each one is unique depending on the type of ant problem you have.

I personally like using vinegar and water because it kills them quickly without harming humans or pets but some people prefer using other methods because they can be more natural or less harsh on their environment than pesticides would be if sprayed into air outside around plants flowers gardens trees grass lawns etcetera.

FAQs

How do ants get inside walls?

Ants can find their way into your home through even the tiniest of cracks or gaps. They may enter through holes around plumbing pipes, electrical wires, windows, doors, or other openings. They often travel in search of food and water, and may also be attracted to damp or moist areas.

Why are ants attracted to my home?

Ants are often attracted to homes because they offer plenty of warm, comfortable spaces to hide and nest, as well as food and water sources. Ants follow scent trails to locate food sources, which is why they are often found in kitchens or dining areas.

How do I know if I have ants in the walls?

If you see ants crawling along baseboards, floorboards, or walls, you may have an ant infestation in your walls. You may also hear ants rustling inside the walls, or notice them emerging from wall openings or crevices.

Can ants cause damage to walls?

Ants themselves do not typically cause damage to walls, but they can nest in wall voids or insulation, causing structural damage over time. Some ant species also attract other pests, such as termites, that can cause further damage.

What are some natural ways to get rid of ants in the walls?

There are several natural methods to get rid of ants in the walls, including diatomaceous earth, essential oils, vinegar, or hot pepper flakes. These methods work to repel or kill ants, depending on the specific product or technique used.

Hellen James

Hello! I’m Hellen James, and I write about how to keep pests from invading your home. For the last 10 years, I’ve been working in pest control and am excited to share my expertise with you!