There were two things coming straight for my head. I was about to be eaten alive by tiny invisible flying creatures! I panicked, where do I hide?…But wait! Aren’t these ants harmless?! They are indeed. The ants are able to enter homes included kitchens, bathrooms and sitting rooms around the globe by finding minute cracks and fissures inside walls, pipes and other structures of the home. And today we’ll look at the most common types of kitchen ants, how they invade homes and advice on how to get rid of ants in your house. You can bet that when summer comes around it seems like ants are the only thing on your mind. Whether they’re in your kitchen or crawling all over the place and you can’t seem to get rid of them, you need a way to get rid of these pesky pests. The kitchen is definitely one of the most problematic areas to get rid of these little critters. This article will give you an idea of how to kill tiny ants in the kitchen with some household items you have lying around (you might even save yourself a trip to the store).If you have ants in the kitchen, you may be tempted to just wait them out. After all, they’re tiny and don’t look that threatening. But those little creatures can cause big problems. An infestation of ants in the kitchen can lead to a whole other host of issues (not to mention the gross factor). Ants in the kitchen are one thing you have to deal with immediately. Here’s how to get rid of ants in the house quickly and for good.

How To Kill Tiny Ants In The Kitchen

Introduction

Ants in the kitchen can be a real nuisance. They’re hard to get rid of, and they come back. If you have tiny ants in your kitchen, it’s probably because you have other pests such as cockroaches or silverfish. Here are some ways to get rid of those tiny ants:

Get rid of their food source.

The best way to get rid of ants and keep them away is by cleaning your kitchen thoroughly. Make sure you wipe up any spills on the floor, countertops and tables. Also, put food away after eating and don’t leave dirty dishes in the sink. If you have any unwashed dishes in the sink, they can also attract ants so make sure that all dishes are washed before putting them away or placing them in the dishwasher.

Wash away their pheromone trails.

If you want to kill these little insects, you’ll need to wash away the pheromone trails that they leave behind. These trails help other ants find food sources and tell them where to go when they’re hungry. Soap and water will remove these pheromones and make it harder for ants to find food sources in your kitchen.

Scrub the ant nest.

The first step to scrubbing the ant nest is to locate it. Ants like to keep their nests in warm, moist areas, so look for a pile of dirt or mud on the floor of your kitchen. If you can’t find an obvious dirt pile, check under appliances and cabinets for signs of activity.

If there’s no visible ant nest but you know that ants are infesting your kitchen, use a flashlight or other bright light source to scan along walls and under appliances for telltale trails or small piles of debris where ants might be nesting. You may need to move furniture around so that you can see better.

Once you’ve located the nest or nests (the more nests there are, the more difficult it will be), get ready with your cleaning supplies: A mild detergent mixed with warm water should do the trick nicely! Add 1 tablespoon per gallon of water (and keep in mind that this mixture will be very strong). Scrub away at those pesky little insects until they’re gone…then rinse well so that nothing remains behind!

Use a homemade liquid ant bait to kill the whole colony.

To make this liquid ant bait, you will need:

• 1 teaspoon of borax powder
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of water

Mix the ingredients together in a bowl and transfer to a small plastic container with a lid. Place the mixture where you want to attract the ants—in your kitchen or outside near their nests. This can be used indoors or outdoors, and you can apply it as a spray as well!

Use essential oils to repel the ants.

You can also use essential oils to repel the ants. These are natural products that have been used for centuries to keep insects away from food and other items. They are safe to use around humans and pets, but you should still test a small area before spraying it all over your counters.

One of the most effective ways to keep ants away is by mixing peppermint oil, lemongrass oil or tea tree oil with water in a spray bottle. Shake well until it forms an emulsion (no separation). You can apply this directly on your countertops or mix it into some water in a spray bottle and spritz away! You will only need one or two squirts per day depending on how much traffic there is around your kitchen area – so don’t go overboard! Reapply every few days if necessary until you see no more signs of tiny black ants invading your home.

Get rid of those ants for good!

You’re ready to get rid of those tiny ants in your kitchen for good. Here are some tips to help you take action:

• Get rid of food sources. Don’t leave food out, because it will attract ants. Remove any crumbs or other food items that may have fallen on counters, floors and tables.
• Wipe down surfaces with hot soapy water to remove pheromone trails left by ants walking along the edges of counters and cupboards. Ants don’t like this because they rely on these trails as a guide back home after finding food outside the nest (this is why you’ll often see them wandering around aimlessly). Soaking paper towels with hot water and wiping down surfaces also works well for removing pheromone trails without leaving behind chemicals or harsh odors that could bother pets or family members who have allergies.
• Scrub the ant nest itself with boiling water if possible; otherwise try using an insecticidal spray designed specifically for use against carpenter bees or termites (be sure not to use anything containing DEET since it’s toxic) sprayed directly into cracks where you’ve spotted them coming from before covering entry points up tight with something like caulking/silicone sealant spray which should prevent future invasion attempts by sealing off openings securely enough that no worker ants can squeeze through even if they wanted too (which they probably won’t… unless desperate times call these kinds  of desperate measures). You might also consider placing sticky traps such as Tanglefoot brand adhesive trap strips inside their nests near entrance points which not only acts as a deterrent but provides another way kill larger numbers faster while preventing smaller ones from chewing through anything else including wooden doors themselves!

Conclusion

If you have any other tips or tricks, feel free to share them in the comments!