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Let’s face it: nobody likes seeing ants in their homes. But this dislike becomes more intense when you spot ants inside your kitchen! Just imagine you are opening your pantry to take out all the ingredients for baking your favorite choco-chip cookies, and you see a long line of ants marching happily on the walls. Icky, right? We totally get you!

Getting rid of ants in your kitchen is necessary. They can contaminate your food, utensils, and other kitchen surfaces. In case you have pets, getting rid of ants becomes all the more important as they can cause infection, painful bites, and breathing issues to your pets.

If you are looking for some expert ant removal tips, we have you covered! The following simple tips will help you to get rid of ants in your kitchen without using any toxic products. Read on!

An excellent ant removal tactic is sprinkling soapy water around your kitchen or on the common spots of the ants. Ants leave pheromones – a scented chemical – on the path they walk. This is the reason why ants always follow a fixed trail.

Soapy water washes away the scent of ant pheromones. This deters them from their path, and they eventually leave your kitchen.

Lemon and orange juice can be a great way to control ants in your kitchen. Yes, it may sound surprising, but ants absolutely hate the smell of lemons and oranges.

All you need to do is squeeze a few drops of lemon or orange juice on the spot where you always find ants in your kitchen. You can leave lemons or orange peels on the usual path of ants, and they will avoid it like anything!

Using talcum powder or petroleum jelly is another excellent way to get rid of ants in your kitchen. Like soap water, talcum powder also removes the trail of ants’ pheromones, causing them to forget their usual path. As a result, they end up scattering around and leaving your kitchen.

Simply sprinkle some talcum powder near your kitchen doors, windows, and corners, and it will keep the ants at bay.

Ants enter your kitchen in search of food, water, and shelter. So, clearing away all the moisture, food remains, and drink spills is a great way to prevent ants from entering your kitchen in the first place.

Make sure to regularly clean, dust, and mop your kitchen to prevent it from becoming a party spot for ants. Also, always store food in sealed containers and do not leave fruits in the open.

Hire a Professional Pest Control Service

So there you have it – our four expert tips to get rid of ants in your kitchen without using any chemicals or poisonous products. However, sometimes even after doing everything you can, ants still manage to enter your kitchen. If you are facing such a situation, hiring a professional pest control service can be the smartest choice.

Preferred Pest Control is a leading Orange County Pest Control service. We have been helping homeowners in dealing with all kinds of pests and bugs for several years now. Our team has all the experience, equipment and products to remove ants from your kitchen and ensure that they don’t show up again.

If you live in Orange County and are struggling to get rid of ants in your kitchen, just give us a call. Our in-house team of experienced professionals will safely remove all the ants from not only your kitchen but from your house as well.

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