WITH spring finally here, we can finally say hello to blue skies and warmer days.
But the lush and brighter nights unfortunatelyalso brings the annual chaos of .
It’s around this time of year that begin to search for post-hibernation.
And if you’ve already spotted your , fear not, we’ve got you covered.
Luckily for you, a storage expert has shared a that’ll ensure you wave goodbye to ants for good this .
And if the crisis has meant that your , fear not, as this handy hack is super .
In fact, it’ll cost you just 3p – yes, you heard that correctly.
And you’ll need to take action now if you want a , as for those unlucky Brits who don’t tackle the ant problem head-on, it can escalate to a manic infestation before you know it.
Not only this, but you’ll also find yourself hit with hundreds of pounds of , as on average, it costs £165 for an initial visit, and around £60 per additional visit.
According to Chris Hutton, storage expert and owner of Adams Self Store, baking powder alone is almost redundant when it comes to banishing ants.
Instead, Chris urges homeowners to combine a second pantry ingredient to ‘almost-guarantee’ removal – icing sugar.
Chris explained: “You might think an ant or two might not be a problem, but they will quickly alert their friends that your home is the place to be.
“Before you know it, you could have a whole colony living in your .
“Killing them when you see them isn't sufficient; you need to destroy the nest or warn the scouting ants to avoid your home.”;
According to Chris, his “simple solution”; ensures that ants who make it back to the nest take the poison home, “ensuring that ants don’t want to return.”;
The pro continued: “Ants come out of their hibernation in March as the temperatures rise, they’re hungry and on the hunt for food.
“This leads them straight to our , where there’s leftover food and crumbs for them to feast on.”;
Get mixing
According to Chris, all you’ll need to do is “simply mix one part baking powder and one part icing sugar in a bowl.”;
Then, “sprinkle it around potential trails and near entry points and wait for the magic to happen.”;
Chris acknowledged that this method works so well because the sugar attracts the ants with its sweet smell, while the baking powder, hidden in plain sight, does the dirty work.
Before you know it, you could have a whole colony living in your kitchen
Chris Hutton
Once the ants take the sugary treat back to the nest, the whole colony will consume the , which will kill off the nest.
If your cupboards are looking empty, you can nab a 500g bag of icing sugar for just 90p, while a 170g baking powder will cost you 65p.
You'll need to mix 5g of each, costing just 3p in total.
Chris urged to “be patient”; with this process.
He stressed that this “isn't an instant solution”; and “will take a few days for their numbers to decrease”;.
It’s also crucial you ensure to keep topping the mixture up when the levels go down.
Prevent ants before they become a problem
Not only this, but Chris shared to prevent ants before they become a problem.
Firstly, it’s important that you maintain .
Make sure to keep any excess belongings away to eliminate hiding spots and food sources
Chris Hutton
Homeowners will need to keep surfaces and floors clean to deter ants from even wanting to visit your home.
Secondly, is essential.
Chris advised: “Make sure to keep any excess belongings away to eliminate hiding spots and food sources.”;
Finally, don’t forget to seal entry points.
Chris recommended: “Find and seal any cracks around your doors and , this is an open invitation for ants. Caulk is a DIY solution for this.”;
