Ants are in your kitchen for one reason: food. Remove what they want and you remove most of the problem.
Simple habits that work
- Wipe counters and tables after every meal.
- Store sugar, honey and cereal in airtight containers.
- Fix dripping taps and wipe sinks dry at night.
- Take out rubbish daily and keep the bin lid closed.
- Rinse recycling before you store it.
When to call a professional
If you see trails again after cleaning, the nest is probably inside your walls or outside near the foundation. Sprays only kill the ants you see. A professional treatment removes the colony.