5) Herbs and lemon juice
Oregano and laurel are also very effective remedies against ants. Their smell, so pleasant for us, is unbearable for the small insects. You can also use lemon juice to clean surfaces where there are higher concentrations of ants. Instead, there are products that you can use as natural barriers: baking soda, cinnamon or cayenne pepper. Alternatively, you can also use chalk, talcum powder or washing powder.