Manure has been used for many purposes in garden care for centuries. With the right manure you can also fight ants effectively. Find out how to do it here.
How does manure help against ants?
Manure from the right plants deters ants by smell and at the same time acts as fertilizer.lemon manure,nettle manure, wormwood manure and tansy manure promise a strong effect against ants. You can spread this on patio floors as a deterrent or spray it on plants infested with ants.
Which manure works against ants?
Especially plants withessential oils are the perfect starting point for a manure against ants. The following manures have proven to be effective means of combating ants:
- Lemon Manure
- Stinging nettle manure
- Wormwood Manure
- tansy manure
The smell of the different manures is quite different. Not every manure is therefore suitable for use against ants in the house.
How do I deter ants with manure?
If you spray the manuretargetedonto surfaces, you will deter the ants by smell. The smell of the manure covers the scent traces that the ants use to find their way around the room and orient themselves along their ant trails. The ants also find the smell of manure unpleasant. You should therefore avoid patio floors or window sills that have been sprayed with the product. Since the smell disappears after a while, you will have to spray occasionally.
How do I combat ant infestation on plants with manure?
SprayApply the manuregenerously over the plant and repeat this treatment daily. When plants are attacked by ants, it is often due to aphid infestation. Ants eat the excrement of the louse. Manure such as nettle manure also works well against aphids. This way you can get rid of both animals at once. By the way, with the manure you do not spread any harmful substances against ants in your garden or on your crops. This is an important advantage over insecticides.
What advantages does manure offer in combating ants?
Manure iscost-effective, easy to produce and at the same time acts asfertilizer. The preparation of the product does not take much time.
- Pour suitable material generously into containers.
- Fill with water and place in a cool room.
- Soak in water for about 10 days.
Many experienced gardeners habitually create manure in the spring and feed plants with it. So you can also use this home remedy against ants and pests as a preventive measure.
Tip
Essential oils also work against ants
Many herbs contain essential oils that you can also use directly against ants. The oil can be purchased commercially so that you have it at hand and can use it to combat ants. Lavender oil, mint oil, cinnamon oil and tea tree oil have proven to be particularly effective.
