Ants in the dishwasher

What you need:

• baking powder
• Coffee grounds

Unsuspecting, you open the dishwasher and notice that there are many Ants stop. But where do they come from and why are they currently in a dishwasher?

Ants in the dishwasher - these could be reasons

• At first glance, it may seem a bit surprising how ants get into a dishwasher. But once you find out the reasons, it's actually quite plausible.
• Ants are more common in dishwashers when there is an ant infestation in the area. Just ask your neighbors if they have a similar phenomenon.
• Ants sometimes get through the water pipe on old pipes. Have this checked by a specialist if there is no improvement after a while.
• Leftover food in a dishwasher can also be a reason ants have invaded.


What to do against flying ants

Flying ants usually live in the wild, but can, as well as ...

• Sometimes a flower stick can be next to that dishwasher also be responsible for the migration of ants.

How to get ants out of the dishwasher

• Ants hate baking soda, so put some of it in the dishwasher for the next "wash". You can then start another run by simply heating up the temperature a little to remove the last remnants of parchment paper.
• Ants also hate coffee grounds. So the next time you wash your dishwasher, just put old coffee grounds in it. That should drive the beasts away.
• Sometimes putting an ant bait right next to the dishwasher can help. You should note that you have to leave the dishwasher open so that the ants can run out and the trap.
• Unfortunately, you cannot check old pipes; call a specialist who can tell you whether the cause of the ants plague lies in the water pipes.
• Clean your dishwasher and see to it that the strainer is cleaned. Leftovers from the plate should also be disposed of beforehand so that the plates can be put in the dishwasher completely free of leftovers.

Ants in the dishwasher may be shocking at first sight, but you should know that you are not alone with the problem.