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Does Vinegar Kill Ants?
According to our pest control professionals, vinegar does not kill ants and is not an effective extermination method.
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Can I Use Vinegar to Deter Ants?
While vinegar won’t kill the ants invading your home, it may hinder their progress.
Ants do not like the strong scent of vinegar, because it masks their pheromones.
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To keep ants from entering your home, Lofquist recommends the following tips.
Here are some final tips from our pest control professionals to keep ants away.
“This is especially true if youve had a recurrence of ants,” says Fredericks.
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