Dishwashing liquid can be used very specifically against ants and is quickly available in the kitchen of the apartment. With the following tips you can destroy annoying ants or deter the animals.
How do I use dishwashing liquid against ants?
Pour equal parts dish soap and water into aSpray bottleShake the spray bottle. Spray the ant killing liquid directly onto ants. Alternatively, you can place a bowl ofvinegar water and some dishwashing liquid as a deterrent.
Can I kill ants with dish soap?
If you spray detergent directly onants, the animals will die. For this method, do the following:
- Dilute detergent with water in a ratio of 1:1.
- Pour the liquid into a spray bottle.
- Shake the spray bottle.
- Spray the liquid directly on ants.
The dishwashing liquid sticks to the animals' bodies and hinders their breathing. However, you will only catch those ants that you spray immediately. If you also want to deter trailing ants, it's best to use proven home remedies for ant control.
How do I deter ants with dish soap?
Mix water withvinegarand somedishwashing liquid and place the liquid in a bowl. On the one hand, the shell acts as a fly trap. Fruit flies are attracted to the mixture, drink from it and drown in it. On the other hand, the smell of vinegar or vinegar essence deters ants. However, the effect of this remedy is limited to the location where you place the bowl. This use is particularly useful against fruit flies and ants in the house.
What alternatives to dishwashing liquid are there?
Another natural ant killer is baking soda orBaking powder When the ants eat it, an enzyme in their body is hindered and sooner or later they die. Mix the powder with powdered sugar or honey. This creates an attractant that attracts ants and which the animals feed on. Apply the attractant to the ant trails. In contrast to dishwashing liquid, in this case you do not have to spray or sprinkle the animals directly.
Tip
Breaking ant trails with lime
You can also interrupt existing ant trails with lime powder. The animals generally do not enter dusty substances with a basic pH value. In this case, you create a barrier against the ants without harming the beneficial animals. You can use algae lime, chalk powder or stone powder.
