We all love the warm summer days but the summer is when the nasty insects start to appear such as ants. Ants can take over your garden and can sometimes find their way in your home. Removing the ants once they get inside your home is not easy. Most people use pest control products which are often inefficient and also full of harmful chemicals.
The National Library of Medicine’s Toxicology Data Network published a report about cypermethrin which is an ingredient in Raid Ant & Roach Spray. This chemical can cause congestion, wheezing, coughing, asthma and shortness of breath. In order to protect your health and the health of your loved ones, you can get rid of the ants with the help of natural remedies such as peppermint essential oil.
The only thing you should do is sprinkle the essential oil all around the home, particularly in the places where there are ants. Ants hate the smell of peppermint so it will make them go away. This is how you can prepare the peppermint oil insect repellent:
Ingredients:
- 30 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 30 drops of clove essential oil
- 4ounces of water
Preparation and use:
Combine all the ingredients in a spray bottle and spray the mixture all around your home. Repeat the procedure anytime you notice there are ants in your home.