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Coffee Ground Ant Barrier

Vivian Keithley

Ingredients
  

  • Used coffee grounds (from your morning brew)

Instructions
 

  • After brewing coffee, let the grounds cool slightly.
  • Sprinkle the damp grounds in a thin line around entry points, windowsills, baseboards, or anywhere ants are gathering.
  • Replace the grounds every 1–2 days, especially if they dry out or start to develop mold.

Notes

Extra Tip: Used coffee grounds can also be sprinkled in garden beds or outdoor planters to help deter ants before they make it inside. Just avoid over-applying, as too much acidity can affect certain plants.