How to get rid of ants: Pest expert's 'genius' trick to get rid of ants using one kitchen ingredient

As the late summer brings ants searching for food, they boldly invade homes, causing annoyance. But before reaching for chemical-laden bug sprays, consider a natural method to bid farewell to ants permanently.

Many suggest home remedies like white vinegar, mint, or cinnamon; these work by annoying ants with their scent, offering only temporary relief. Empire Pest Control's pest guru Jason Tan recommends baking soda as the ultimate ant deterrent due to its lethal effect.

Tan explained: "Baking soda is a great way to get rid of ants because it essentially dehydrates them, leading to their death. It also works for anthills and other anthills that you may have in your yard or garden," reports the Express .

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Additionally, he noted that baking soda is eco-friendly, leaving no harmful residues: "Baking soda does not leave behind any dangerous residue after being used, so it can be effective without leaving a lasting impact on the environment around you!."

Wondering how baking soda spells doom for ants?

It's simple science: ants ingesting alkaline baking soda experience a deadly reaction when it meets the acid in their stomach, creating carbon dioxide gas.

Ants can't expel gas, so the internal pressure becomes fatal. Moreover, baking soda can strip moisture from an ant's body, cause dehydration, and clog their exoskeletal breathing pores.

Baking soda is a highly effective and natural method for eliminating large quantities of ants, without resorting to toxic sprays that could potentially harm pets or children in your home.

Here's how to use baking soda to get rid of ants:

What you'll need:

• Baking soda
• Sugar

Procedure:

Simply combine equal parts baking soda and sugar in a bowl and mix them together.

Scatter this mixture around doors or areas where you've noticed significant ant activity. The ants will consume the sugar laced with baking soda and carry it back to their colony, which will ultimately lead to their demise.

The sugar serves as bait to lure the ants, while the baking soda kills them. You can also blend baking soda with honey or syrup, but this might be more difficult to clean up afterwards.

While baking soda is safe to use in gardens, it can dehydrate plants, so exercise caution if using it near grass or flower beds.

This easy homemade solution offers a natural, affordable, and safe way to eliminate ants without having to resort to harsh chemicals in the home.