Where are they coming from?
Why are they here?
And most importantly,how do you get rid of them?
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However, if you’re noticing ants in the bathroom, forgotten snacks aren’t likely the incentive.
“Ants need water just as much as food.
To address this common cause of ants in your home, start at the source.
Additionally, Guerrera recommends usingnatural repellentslike vinegar and baking soda.
“Wipe down surfaces with vinegar and water to erase their scent trails,” Guerrera says.
“Sprinkle baking soda ordiatomaceous earthalong baseboards and entry points to dry them out.”
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Ants also need food to survive.
Fortunately, the very ingredient that compels ants can also help you get rid of them.
“Soak cotton balls in the solution and place them where the ants are active,” she says.
“Simply destroying an ant nest wont prevent them from returning,” says Mock.
“Long-term control requires keeping your home clean and eliminating attractants.”
Mock suggests wiping surfaces, sweeping and mopping regularly, and wiping down baseboards and walls.
Guerrera recommends a simpleDIY ant killerwhich can double as an all-purpose cleaner.
“This stops them in their tracks and prevents more from following.”
No, ants won’t go away on their own.
