Any season is in full swing over here and no matter how clean I keep it, the ants always seem to find a way back in. This essential oil ant repellent WORKS much better than any of the ants traps I’ve tried in the past.
I’m always looking for a more natural approach to things around the home, so I looked up essential oils to get rid of ants and decided to mix up my own essential oil ant repellent spray… and IT WORKS! I sprayed it along where the ants seemed to be coming in and voila- NO MORE ANTS! I am still amazed at how well it works and how simple, affordable and natural it is!
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So let’s get to it!

Which Essential Oils Get Rid Of Ants?
Ants can’t these essential oils:
- Clove
- Peppermint
- Spearmint
- Tea Tree Oil
- Lemon
- Lavender
Essential Oil Ant Repellent Recipe
I mixed up my own little recipe using a few of the essential oils I keep on hand. Here’s the best recipe I made that works amazing!
- 10 drops spearmint
- 10 drops clove
- 15 drops tea tree oil
- spray bottle with some water
Shake up the ingredients and spray all along where the ants are entering. Do this daily to keep the ants away!