04/07/2025
🛠️ FIX IT FRIDAY: Ants Edition! 🐜🚫
Warm weather = unwanted tiny visitors? Not on our watch.
As temperatures rise, ants start marching in. Keep your home protected with these quick and simple fixes:
🔒 1. Seal the Snacks
Store food in airtight containers
Wipe surfaces and clean spills right away
Don’t leave pet food out too long
🚪 2. Shut the Door on Them
Seal cracks around windows, doors, pipes, and cables
Fit door sweeps to stop sneaky intrusions
🌿 3. Go Natural
Ants hate peppermint, tea tree oil, cloves, and cinnamon—use them in cupboards and corners
Try bay leaves in the pantry too!
🧴 4. Make Your Own Ant Spray
Mix vinegar + water, or water + dish soap + peppermint oil
Spray entry points regularly
🧹 5. Clean, Clean, Clean
Empty bins often and rinse recycling
Sweep up crumbs and mop away stickiness
Take action now and enjoy a peaceful, ant-free home this spring and summer. 💪🏽🏡