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Wouldn't the Vaseline be messy? I wouldn't want to clean up that mess.
Also mint in a garden can spread like crazy, so be careful or it'll be all over your yard.
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I think mint planted in containers or pots situated next to the house may work? You are right about it spreading, so in pots it may help contain it. When we first moved here cat nip and mint was in a few places. Within a short time it was everywhere. 15 years later I still pull the stuff up.
I was thinking the same thing about Vaseline but maybe a thin layer is all that is needed and on windows it would help them move up and down easier? Maybe you can paint it on with a small brush next to the bottom of the house? But still that seems nasty because the dirt would stick to it. I really don't have a clue how to do this tip but just read it and wanted to pass it on. lol Not sure but I think I would pass on both the mint and Vaseline.
If anyone can figure out how to use Vaseline to keep the ants out please share it. I certainly not sure how it's done.
The cinnamon sprinkled around or red pepper is the tips I seem to hear about the most and they seem the easiest. You can buy large amounts at the dollar store of either one.
