A “hack” to stop ants from entering the kitchen without professional pest control

Here’s a simple, effective DIY “hack” to stop ants from entering your kitchen without needing professional pest control:

🧼 Vinegar Barrier Method (Natural, Cheap, and Fast)

🧪 What You Need:

• White vinegar

• Water

• Spray bottle

• Paper towels or cloth

🧭 Steps:

1. Mix Solution: Combine equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

2. Identify Entry Points: Look for where the ants are entering (along baseboards, windowsills, under cabinets, cracks).

3. Spray Thoroughly: Spray the vinegar mix directly on:

   • Ant trails

   • Entry points

   • Around sinks, trash bins, and food storage areas

4. Wipe Clean: Use a cloth or paper towel to wipe up the sprayed area after a few minutes. This removes the ants’ scent trails so others can’t follow.

5. Repeat Daily for a few days until the ants stop showing up.

🔄 Bonus Hacks to Combine:

• Cinnamon, coffee grounds, or baby powder: Sprinkle around entry points — ants hate strong smells and powdery barriers.

• Seal food tightly and wipe surfaces regularly — no crumbs = no motivation for ants.

• Lemon juice (also disrupts scent trails) can be used in place of vinegar.