What to do if there are ants? ——A comprehensive inventory of popular ant killing methods in the past 10 days across the Internet
As the temperature rises, ants become more active. In the past 10 days, "What to do if there are ants at home" has become a hot topic on social platforms. This article compiles the latest ant extermination strategies and data from across the Internet to help you quickly solve your ant infestation problem.
1. Network-wide popularity analysis
| platform | Amount of related topics | Hot search ranking | Maximum heat value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128,000 | No. 3 on the life list | 6.5 million | |
| Tik Tok | #Ant-killing Tips Views | 230 million times | Home Furnishing Category No. 1 |
| little red book | 32,000 notes | Up 27 spots this week | Collection volume 420,000+ |
| Zhihu | 672 questions | Hot list TOP10 | The most upvoted answerer has 34,000 likes |
2. Ranking of the latest ant killing methods
| method | principle | efficient | duration | Recommendation index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borax + sugar water | Destroys the digestive system after attracting food | 92% | 3-7 days | ★★★★★ |
| white vinegar spray | Interference with odor paths | 85% | instant effect | ★★★★☆ |
| Diatomite powder | Physical destruction of exoskeleton | 88% | 1-2 weeks | ★★★★★ |
| lemon juice + cinnamon | Double odor barrier | 79% | 2-3 days | ★★★☆☆ |
| Commercial ant bait glue | neurotoxin transmission | 95% | 10-15 days | ★★★★★ |
3. Solutions for different scenarios
1.kitchen area: It is recommended to use food-grade diatomaceous earth. Wait 30 minutes before wiping after application. A recent popular TikTok video shows that sprinkling coffee grounds in the corner of a cupboard can maintain an ant-free period for 5 days.
2.Balcony/window sill: Xiaohongshu’s high praise note recommends using peppermint essential oil cotton balls (10 drops/square meter), and the measured anti-ant rate is 81%.
3.wall gap: Zhihu’s professional respondent recommended the gypsum powder + borax (3:1) caulking method, which can both plug holes and continuously eliminate ants.
4. Guide to avoid pitfalls
| Common misunderstandings | scientific explanation | Correct approach |
|---|---|---|
| Boil water to scald ant colony | Only visible ants are killed, the nest remains | Need to use poisonous ant bait |
| Insecticide spraying | causing ants to disperse and move | Targeted placement of bait agents |
| neglect cleaning | Remaining food attracts new ant colonies | Keep countertops dry and debris-free |
5. Long-term preventive measures
1. Use 1:10 bleach solution to wipe the gaps in the floor every week (approved by 78% of Weibo users)
2. Use sealed jars + desiccant to store food (Zhihu laboratory data shows an anti-ant rate of 99%)
3. Regularly check the external wall pipes, and immediately block ant paths with Vaseline if found (valid in the actual test of the UP master at Station B)
6. Handling special cases
Recently, it has appeared in Guangzhou and other placesFire ant invasion, expert advice:
| feature | harm | Treatment method |
|---|---|---|
| Larger size (3-6mm) | Bite sensitization | Seek medical attention immediately + apply ice |
| The anthill is obviously raised | destroy circuit | Contact a professional disinfection company |
According to the Baidu Index, the search volume for "methods to kill ants" increased by 137% year-on-year. It is recommended to bookmark the effective solutions mentioned in this article. If it does not work within 7 days, you may encounter a super ant nest and need to seek help from a professional pest control agency.
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