Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are 2.5 million ants for every person on Earth — and sometimes it seems like they’re all trying to break into your kitchen.

Ants are an extremely common issue in most homes. These haunt kitchens and washrooms or drop a single food item anywhere and ...

Some think cornmeal kills ants, but pros say that's a myth. Cornmeal, sugar, and borax can bait ants, but cornmeal alone doesn't work. To prevent ants, keep things clean, take out trash, and seal up ...

Many people prefer natural or homemade solutions when it comes to removing pests. They're often safer and more affordable, and many times they call for ingredients already in your kitchen. Are they as ...

Sprinkle grits around the mound. Readers say: The ants will eat them, the grit will expand, and the ant will die. Chance this works: 1 in a very big number. Why: Like you, an ant won’t eat food that ...

Not all methods are successful or safe.