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Natural Pest Control: Ants

Combat ants in your home using environmentally friendly methods

Done in 3 min
Skill level easy

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How you make it

Sprinkle powdered red chilli pepper, paprika, dried peppermint or borax where ants are entering your home.

Make sure that your kids are not exposed to borax.

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