The Best Homemade Ant Killer (Kid & Pet Safe)

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Finally, a homemade ant killer recipe that’s safe to use around kids and pets!

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Ingredients

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1. Combine vinegar, dish liquid, and baking soda in an industrial spray bottle.

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Add ingredients slowly, with the bottle over a sink, to prevent overflowing.

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2. Add water as needed to fill the remainder of the bottle.

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-For indoor use

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Apply a thorough coating over plants and surrounding dirt.

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The Best Homemade Ant Killer (Kid & Pet Safe)

Finally, a homemade ant killer recipe that’s safe to use around kids and pets!

Ingredients

– Apple cider vinegar – Dish liquid – Baking soda – Water as needed

1. Combine vinegar, dish liquid, and baking soda in an industrial spray bottle.

Instructions

Add ingredients slowly, with the bottle over a sink, to prevent overflowing.

2. Add water as needed to fill the remainder of the bottle.

-For indoor use

Simply spray over the entire area where ants have made their path and wipe clean.

Suggested uses for this homemade ant repellent spray:

Apply a thorough coating over plants and surrounding dirt.

-For outdoor use

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