How to get rid of ants in the garden: secret methods

27.05.2024 15:00

Ants in the garden are a common problem for gardeners. After all, they can harm the harvest of vegetables and fruits.

How to get rid of ants in the garden

Experienced gardeners note that ants react sharply to bright odors.

Therefore, plant plants with a strong smell in your garden. The scent of lavender, wormwood, parsley, garlic, tomato leaves, ground cinnamon, turpentine, charcoal, vegetable oil, tobacco ash, elderberry, wild mint, and citrus fruits are good for repelling ants.

Celandine, tansy, calendula, mustard and valerian also have a strong odor.

How to get rid of ants in the garden using soda

To prepare an ant repellent, mix dry sodium bicarbonate and fine table salt in a 1 to 1 ratio.

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Sprinkle the mixture around the trunks of trees, shrubs and plants.

You can also mix baking soda, powdered sugar and a little water to form small balls from the mixture.

These “soda bombs” are great for getting rid of ants in the garden.

Previously, we told you how to grow large raspberries.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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