As effective as cleaning with vinegar can be, it is not a good solution when wanting to kill ants. At most, the pungent smell of white vinegar will deter them temporarily, our experts say.

“To save their houses, most people have resorted to using chemicals to kill them. That diminishes the chances of getting white ants,” she said. M’mbone says there is a general belief that ...

“To save their houses, most people have resorted to using chemicals to kill them. That diminishes the chances of getting white ants,” she said. M’mbone says there is a general belief that ...