In the fall, when the crops are harvested and stored in the cellar and storerooms, the ants begin to look for places to winter. They get into jars of cereals, boxes of pasta and even sugar bowls to build nests for the winter. And if you don’t take action now, then by January there could be a whole colony in the reserves.
Many people immediately grab aerosols or gels with insecticides. But such products leave toxic traces, can get into food and are harmful to pets. At the same time, they kill only some of the ants, and the rest simply move the nest deeper.
One of the most effective and proven methods is bay leaf. Ants are extremely sensitive to strong aromas, and laurel disrupts their pheromone communication – the main way of orientation and communication. Without road maps, the colony loses its way to your storage room and leaves to look for a safer place.
How to use:
- Place 2-3 dry bay leaves in each container with cereals, flour, sugar.
- You need a bunch of leaves in empty boxes, jars and on pantry shelves.
- Place separate sheets of paper in paper envelopes under the ventilation grilles and near the cracks.
- Change the bay leaves every 3-4 weeks until the aroma is noticeable.
This method is absolutely safe for people and pets, does not smell of chemicals and does not kill insects. Thanks to him, the ants will not return, because they will not be able to find their way back.
Previously, it was reported how to properly store vegetables so that they do not spoil.
Question and answer:
Do I need to seal the leaves in bags?
No, the aroma should spread freely. But you can use paper bags.
Can I use ground bay leaf?
You can, but whole leaves retain the aroma longer. Ground will dissipate faster.
