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Camilla Sharman

Stop bringing ants into your home: The simple mistake I made with my cut flowers

Ants on plants.

It turns out one of my favorite ways to brighten up my home in the spring and summer is encouraging an army of little black ants into my home! And once they find their way inside, ants are notoriously hard to get rid of.

We’ve already shared the ‘kitchen sink rule’ and how citrus peels can deter ants, but now I’m going to share a habit that I’ll be breaking to stop unwelcome ants from making themselves cosy.

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