How to get rid of ants with cinnamon: 8 steps

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You can use cinnamon to deter ants.cinnamon isn't likely to kill ants.The ants usually find a way around if it keeps them from going a certain way.You can try a wide variety of natural remedies to see what works best for you.

If you want to get rid of ants, sprinkle cinnamon at all of the entry points in your home.If you don't want ants to get into certain areas, you can draw a barrier line around them by dipping a cotton swab in cinnamon.Try using whole cinnamon sticks instead of cinnamon powder.If you see ants in your home, you can mix cinnamon oil and water in a spray bottle.You can learn how to get rid of ants with other home remedies.Did the summary help you?