As alarming as roaches and other pests can be, few insects can have the overwhelming power of ants. A single colony can have tens of thousands of worker ants, and if they get inside the house, they can quickly devour your pantry and prove extremely difficult to get rid of. Needless to say, it is much easier to keep them from getting inside in the first place. Here are a few preventative measures that can help.

How to Keep Ants Out of the House

1. Clean Up Food & Store It Properly

Ants are typically drawn into your home while searching for food. Eliminate your risk of an invasion by cleaning up dishes after each meal and sweeping the floor regularly to pick up any stray food crumbs.

Wipe down spills and store food in sealed containers. This will also help deter other pests that might try to get inside.

2. Seal Exterior Entrances

Their small size means ants can get through even the smallest of entryways. If you find an area where ants are entering your home, seal it off with caulk, plaster, or putty.

As a preventative measure, pay close attention to gaps near doors and windows. Sealing any cracks with caulk will help keep out ants and improve your home’s energy efficiency.

3. Create Anti-Ant Barriers

Spraying an insecticide or laying an anti-ant powder around your home will drive off scout ants. It could even help wipe out the nearby colony if scout ants carry it back to the nest.

For a more low-tech solution, you can create barriers with salt and talcum powder, or use scents that repel ants such as peppermint, vinegar, or cinnamon.

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