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Cynthia Lawrence

Homeowners are being urged to follow ‘the kitchen sink rule’ to prevent ant infestations this summer

Ants crawling over food.

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of encountering a frequent and annoying kitchen nuisance — ants. Whether you’ve spotted the rogue few or a trail, it can be disheartening to have to try to get rid of ants.

In fact, I had a bothersome issue with the tiny critters in my kitchen by the patio doors and found some success with using citrus peels to deter ants. However, the best deterrent is to eliminate the key things that are attracting ants to your home altogether.

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