Will peppermint oil get rid of ants?

Pour the 2tsp (about 20 drops) of peppermint oil and water into a glass spray bottle and shake it well. 2. Spray the mixture directly at ants, as well as around your windows, doors, edges of the room and entry-points. read more

The formula with water + vodka + peppermint + tea tree oil + citrus oil works GREAT. I have used it for years to spray on kitchen counters, rugs, flooring—-anywhere ants might trek. BEST WAY to GET RID of ants is to be proactive and not encourage them in the first place. read more

Using Peppermint Essential Oil To Get Rid of Ants To get rid of the ants I put about 5 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil on a cotton ball and then wiped it around the edge of the fireplace hearth where it looked like they they were coming in. read more