In daily life, ants often come unexpectedly and bring some small troubles to our lives. Some people may choose to use pesticides to get rid of ants, but the easiest and most environmentally friendly way to do this is to use dish soap. Dish soap is not only effective in killing ants, but it also does not cause harm to the environment and the human body.
First of all, we need to understand the habits of ants. Ants usually move along a fixed route, therefore, we can place some dish soap in places where ants are frequented, such as kitchens, living rooms, etc.
To do this, dilute the dish soap and water in a 1:1 ratio and pour it into a small watering can. Next, spray the liquid from this watering can on an area frequented by ants. Due to the surfactant contained in dish soap, it forms a thin film on the ant's body, making it impossible for the ant to breathe and eventually suffocate to death.
Of course, we can also apply dish soap directly to the ants. Although the effect of this method is not as fast as the spraying method, it can also achieve the purpose of killing ants.
It should be noted that when using dish soap to eliminate ants, it is important to keep the room ventilated so as not to affect the human body. In addition, after using dish soap, it is best to wipe down the area where the dish soap has been applied with clean water to avoid leaving residual chemicals.
In addition to dish soap, there are some other natural methods that we can use to get rid of ants. For example, diluting lemon juice or vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio and spraying it in an ant-infested area can also be effective in repelling ants. Also, placing some baking soda or corn syrup in an area frequented by ants can also attract ants and get rid of them.
In conclusion, using dish soap is a simple, eco-friendly, and effective way to get rid of ants. Of course, before using dish soap, it is best to read the instructions carefully and follow the methods on the instructions. If you still can't get rid of ants after using dish soap, it is recommended to seek help from a professional insecticide company.