How Do You Kill Ants with Clorox

Ants breathe through their exoskeleton. This is why the articles recommending bleach suggest that you put it in a spray bottle. When you spray them with bleach, they breathe it in through their exoskeleton and end up dying.

What can I spray on ants to kill them instantly?

Vinegar. Mix a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray it directly on the ants to kill them, then wipe up the ants using a damp paper towel and discard them.

What is the best homemade ant killer?

A mixture of dish soap and water: Make a mixture of dish soap or dishwashing liquid, put in a spray bottle and shake it well. Spray it on the ants. The solution will stick to the ants and the dish soap suffocates the ants to death. This spray can also be used to kill ants that are thriving on your plants.