Recommended oils: Peppermint, tea tree, eucalyptus, or lavender.

Method: Mix 10–15 drops of essential oil with 1 cup water in a spray bottle. Spray entry points and trails.

Why it works: Strong scents mask ants’ chemical trails and repel them.

7. Preventive Measures

Keep surfaces clean and dry.

Store food in sealed containers.

Seal cracks and crevices around windows, doors, and walls.

Remove standing water sources that attract ants.