Whether you have dried bay leaves sitting in your spice cabinet or fresh bay leaves growing in the garden there are a few ways you can get them ready for ant control. First is to take a few dried bay leaves and cut them up into small pieces and scatter them where you think ants are getting into your home. The smell from the leaves will be released once you break them apart and the scent will help get rid of ants. To be more effective, clean up the old leaves and replace them once the smell has faded so that ants won't feel the need to return. Fresh leaves can also be mashed into a paste using a pestle and mortar or blender then mixed with water in a spritz bottle and sprayed into crevices and corners where ants are congregating.
If you've noticed anthills in your front or back yard and feel they are just a little too close for comfort, then you can create a bay leaf tea to pour directly on them. Bring a pot of water with a handful of bay leaves and two tablespoons of salt to a boil and let it simmer for an hour. The aroma of the bay leaf tea, as it boils in your home, can be both pleasant for you and deterring for ants. Allow the mixture to cool and then pour it right on the anthill.
Get Rid Of Ants With An Ingredient That's Already Sitting In Your Spice Cabinet - House Digest
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