Ants will 'retreat' if you spray 1 natural item with a 'strong smell' on windowsills

Warmer brings unwelcome pests into your home, and one of the most irritating is There's nothing quite as frustrating as spotting a trail of tiny ants marching across your kitchen counter - or worse, finding them swarming your pantry.

Left unchecked, an ant infestation can grow quickly, making it more difficult to control and eliminate. Ants are active during spring and early and while they prefer to be outside they will quickly make their way inside if you do one thing, according to an expert. Adeel Ul-Haq from Divan Beds said: "Ant infestations in the spring are more common than you may think and the problem can be made much worse by eating in bed."

"Ants are constantly on the lookout for food and while eating in bed may seem harmless, even the smallest crumb can send out a signal to an entire colony."

Once a scout ant finds food in your bedroom it can then leave a trail for hundreds of others to follow.

"Knowing that ants are crawling around your room and on your bed can be distressful and can create a feeling of discomfort and anxiety, both make it near impossible to sleep," says Adeel.

Luckily, there is a simple way to rid your space of these irritating insects - and it's likely something you already have.

Adeel said: "White vinegar is a cheap deterrent for keeping ants out of your home. The strong smell makes it hard for them to navigate your home and the scent trails they leave behind are disrupted, this causes them to retreat from your home back into the garden."

To make the natural ant deterrent all you will need to do is mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and then apply it to window ledges, door frames and any cracks you have in your home.

You can also use the mixture near your bedframe to keep them out of your bed and have a good night's sleep.

Adeel said: "If you don't like the smell of vinegar around your home you can also use strong natural smells like cinnamon, lemon juice and peppermint oil as they achieve the same effect and act as a natural deterrent, the upside of using a natural oil is your room also smells fresh."