Here’s what the pest pros say about battling this common pest.
One frequently suggestedant repellentis coffee grounds.
But does it actually work?
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We turned to the pros to find out.
Do Coffee Grounds Repel Ants?
The short answer to this question might be not really.
Coffee grounds, and other spices with strong odors, like cinnamon, can have some repellent effect.
Longterm, however, he says they cant likely solve an infestation, and others agree with that assessment.
The slugs even seemed to like them.
Where Did the Coffee Grounds Myth Come From?
The ant mound would move to a new location about 1-2 feet away from the original mound location.
So, where did the idea for using coffee grounds come from?
None of these items prevent or repel pests.
Coffee does have certain properties which make it an interesting candidate for possible pest control, though.
The repellent properties have not been well documented or understood currently either.
Ly suggests a mix of half borax and half plain white sugar.
Just be careful if youre looking into homemade remedies.
This can be a dangerous thing to do depending upon what products they choose to utilize.
Brown suggests checking the seals around your doors and windows and that your window screens are in good shape.
Start by determining what kinds of ants youre dealing with.
Risks are really going to be dependent on what ant species you have, Brown says.
Some may be a nuisance while others can sting and still others are considered a wood destroying insect.
Whatever you do, dont let the problem fester.
Finally, some species like carpenter ants can cause significant damage to the structure of a home.
