The Vaseline Ant Hack: Does It Really Work?
Ants invaded my cat’s food bowl again, and I was this close to unleashing the chemical warfare—until I remembered, oh right, my cat actually licks the bowl. So, I tried the internet-famous Vaseline trick: smear a layer around the bowl and watch ants flail. It worked... for about a day. Then the ants started using their fallen comrades as a bridge (nature is metal). I reapplied a thicker layer, and that helped, but honestly, it’s a constant battle.
Some folks online swear by putting the food bowl in a moat of water or even using cinnamon as a barrier (apparently safe in small amounts). My personal pro tip? Combine all three if you’re desperate. Just remember to reapply the Vaseline every week or so, or whenever you see the ant army regrouping.
Bottom line: Vaseline is a decent, pet-safe hack, but not a forever fix. Got any better ideas? Drop them below, because my cat and I are losing this war.
#PetHacks #AntProblems #CatLife #Pets
