How to Stop Ants from Getting into Your Dogs Food Bowl
Okay, here's my blog post about dealing with ants in dog food, written in a casual, personal style, with simple HTML formatting:
So, the other day, I walked into the kitchen and saw a freaking highway of ants heading straight for my dog's food bowl. It was like a tiny, six-legged army had declared war on my pup's kibble. Not cool, ants. Not cool.
My Anti-Ant Operation
First things first, I took away the bowl. No more food source, right? I cleaned up the whole area with some soapy water, making sure to wipe up any stray crumbs or spills. I'm pretty sure those little buggers can smell a single crumb from a mile away.
Then, I needed a better storage solution. The dog food bag was just sitting there, kind of open, which was basically an open invitation for the ants. I found a big, airtight plastic container – the kind you might use for cereal. I dumped the rest of the kibble in there, sealed it up tight, and put it in a cupboard.
- Step 1: Remove dog food.
- Step 2: Clean up the area.
- Step 3: Find airtight container.
Next, I wanted to create some kind of barrier. I've heard that ants don't like certain things, so I grabbed some cinnamon from the spice rack. I sprinkled a line of cinnamon around the area where the bowl usually sits. It actually smelled pretty good, too!
I also tried putting the dog bowl inside a slightly larger, shallow dish filled with water. It's like a little moat! Ants can't swim, so they can't get to the food. It's not the prettiest solution, but it works!
It's been a few days now, and I haven't seen a single ant near the dog food. The cinnamon seems to be doing the trick, and the water moat is definitely a good backup. My dog is happy, I'm happy, and the ants are probably off looking for an easier target. Victory!
I hope that helped with the ant problem, because that all that I have tired to do.
If you find any better way, please share it with me.
