Get Rid of Ants Naturally! (DIY Ant Spray)

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‘How to get rid of ants’ is a topic that pops up in many homes during the spring and summer seasons. Whether you want to get rid of ants in your kitchen, pet food, home or garden this all-natural spray will get rid of ants without harmful chemicals!

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Ah, spring. The buds on the trees, the flowers blooming, and the sugar ants streaming across your kitchen countertop.

Wait, WUT?

It happens each year, those tiny ants that pop up seasonally around kitchens, trashcans, pet food, even in dishwashers. They’re annoying and unsanitary, but I have a secret weapon for you: a 3 ingredient DIY ant spray that will amaze you!

homemade ant repelling spray with ant

I mean, WHY would you spray chemicals in your kitchen– your food is touching those surfaces! The natural way is WAY safer. So go ahead and channel your inner boy band and start belting out ‘Bye Bye Bye’ like it’s 2000, because it’s go time for those ants to hit the road… Justin Timberlake style.

Did you know that many critters HATE peppermint oil? And in the case of ants, it destroys them on contact. In fact, it works so well I took photos to share but they were pretty gross and didn’t fit with the vibe of my blog, but trust me– this stuff will take care of those ants.

I also use it to deter squirrels and other rodents on our deck. They hate the scent of peppermint oil so it’ll just make ’em feel unwelcome and they’ll leave you alone.

bottle of ant repelling spray

How to Make DIY Ant Spray (VIDEO)

 

Homemade Ant Spray Recipe

Materials:

  • cotton balls
  • glass spray bottle
  • 10-12 drops pure peppermint essential oil
  • water
  • 1 TB witch hazel or vodka (this helps disperse the oil)
adding peppermint oil to bottle

Directions:

  1. Add a a tablespoon of witch hazel or vodka to a 4oz glass spray bottle (a small funnel makes this easy.)
  2. Add 10-15 drops of pure peppermint essential oil.
  3. Fill the rest of the bottle with water, leaving enough room in the bottle to attach the spray top.
  4. Add a label to easily identify what’s inside (keep scrolling to get your free printable labels!)
  5. Shake before each use, and you’re ready to go!
adding water to glass bottle

How to Get Rid of Ants Using Peppermint Oil

Step One: First of all, stop the problem where it starts. Find where the ants are entering your home. Add a good amount of peppermint oil to a cotton ball, and run it along the ant trail. Then place the cotton ball at the entrance. You may need to repeat this several times a day at first, then once a day, then not at all, depending on the severity of your issue.

Step Two: Mix up an Ant Spray to take care of the stragglers. You can also spray it along the ant trail, around pet food, etc. I even spray this on my deck cushions to deter the squirrels that (used to) chew them!

As with any product, make sure to keep essential oils and essential oil products out of the reach of pets and children.

natural ant spray with hands

Free Printable Homemade Pest Spray Labels

Do you like the label on the bottle? You can get an entire set of homemade cleaning labels that you can print at home by clicking the ‘Click Here to Get Free Labels’ box below.

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Now get out there, ant warrior. YOU CAN DO IT!

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