Watch This: 7 Ways to Banish Ants From Your Home

Spring is getting closer, and that means ants will soon visit your home. Here's how to get rid of these pesky insects and keep them at bay.

Money Talks News • March 5, 2019

Spring will be here soon, and that will mean sunshine, warm breezes — and ants.

If you are tired of these pesky houseguests, we have some tips to send them packing.

Watch this video from HouseholdHacker to learn some new strategies for getting rid of ants. They include everything from placing pie tins in the right location to boiling water mixed with cayenne pepper.

For more ways to fight insects, check out “10 Cheap, Effective Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home.”

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