HouseholdTried-and-true tip
Wiping ant trails with vinegar water
Wiping ant trails with vinegar water covers the scent trail the ants follow.
- Time
- ⏱ 10 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
What you need
- Vinegar
- Water
- Cloth
How to do it
- Mix vinegar and water.
- Wipe the affected areas and trails with it, repeating as needed.
Why it works
Vinegar is said to break down or mask the ants' scent trail.
Variations
- Undiluted vinegar essence can also be used for wiping.
Sources
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- gartenjournal.net (opens in a new tab)
Eine Mischung aus Essig und Wasser, oder auch Essigessenz pur, eignet sich zum Wischen der betroffenen Bereiche.
