First, let’s get one thing straight: ants are not roommates. They are tiny, six-legged squatters with zero lease agreements. You don’t owe them a crumb.
Your first move? Clean everything. And I mean everything. Wipe down counters like you’re expecting your mother-in-law to run a white-glove test. No crumbs. No sticky spots. No mercy.
Ants leave a scent trail for their buddies, like breadcrumbs but grosser. If you don’t erase that trail, you’re basically re-ordering pizza delivery for them. So grab a rag and some vinegar or soap.
Why Vinegar is Your BFF
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar. Spray it on their paths, windowsills, and door frames. Ants hate the smell. It shorts out their tiny antenna GPS.
Bonus: your house will smell like a salad dressing factory for an hour. But hey, ants leave, and it beats an infestation.