If you like to avoid chemical pesticides or want a quick fix to prevent a full-blown ant invasion, you might look to vinegar ...

I’ve found that apple cider vinegar can indeed deter ants to some extent, but its effectiveness as a standalone solution for ...

If you take these preventative measures and try some of the other deterrents on this list, sugar ants will have to seek out someone else's kitchen for their sugar fix. Image Credit: Shutterstock.

The night before planting, soak your seeds in a solution of 500ml water and 125ml of vinegar to help them germinate better.