i had the bad case of ants when we moved into our home ! so i got out grandmas old remedy book she worte to all off us before she passed on ! and the best way to get rid of ants is w/ajax /commet ! sprinkle it on the area where there at and proff there gone !but it you have pets be very carefalel not to leave it in an open area you can even sprinkle it alone the outdide of your home around the outside base boards !inside base boards ect !