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Articles on ants at home and how to keep them away

Articles are grouped into 3 topics. If ants are in several places and you do not know where they come from, start with ants in the house. If ants are in your pet’s bowl, start with ants in cat food. If you are choosing what to use against ants, start with how to keep ants away, then read the other articles in that group.

Ants in different spots around the home

Ants in the kitchen, the fridge, the bin, rice, the rice cooker, sugar jars, the bathroom, potted plants, on the desk, in your phone, the altar shelf, in condos and even the car each have their own causes and fixes. Read the overview to find where ants come from, then the spot you have.

Start hereAnts in the house: floor plan with a kitchen, bedroom and altar shelf, and a trail of ants walking in from the back door towards the foodAnts in the house: why so many, how to find the source, and room-by-room fixesRead articleAnts in rice: a rice bin with its lid ajar, grains spilled around the base and a line of ants climbing the side of the binAnts in rice: why, what to do, can you still cook it, and ant-proof storageRead articleAnts in bed: a mattress on a bed frame with a pillow and blanket, and a line of ants climbing from the floor up the bed leg to the mattress edgeAnts in bed: why they come and how to clear them from the mattress for goodRead articleAnts on the desk: a desk with a monitor, keyboard and coffee mug, and a line of ants climbing from the floor up the desk leg towards the mugAnts on the desk, computer desk or dining table: causes and fixesRead articleAnts in power outlets: a wall socket with a line of ants walking up the wall from the floor and in and out of the socket holes, with a yellow warning signAnts in power outlets: why, is it dangerous, and what to do safelyRead articleSmall black ants in the house: tiny black and orange ants walking in a line beside a ruler, compared in size with a grain of riceSmall black ants and tiny orange ants in the house: what they are and where they come fromRead articleAnts in the fridge: a two-door refrigerator with a line of ants walking from the floor up the side of the fridge to the door sealAnts in the fridge: causes and how to fix itRead articleAnts in the trash: a kitchen pedal bin with its lid slightly open and a line of ants walking from the floor up the side of the bin to the rimAnts in the trash can: causes and fixesRead articleAnts in potted plants: an orange pot with a plant and a line of ants walking from the floor up the side of the pot and along the stemAnts in potted plants: why they come and how to remove themRead articleAnts in the bathroom: a washbasin on a tiled wall with a line of ants walking along the grout towards a toothpaste tube and a cup on the basin edgeAnts in the bathroom: causes and fixesRead articleAnts in the car: a blue saloon car parked on the ground with a line of ants climbing from the ground up the front tyre to the bodyAnts in the car: causes and how to get rid of themRead articleAnts in a sugar jar: a glass jar with a green lid and sweet residue around the base, with a line of ants climbing the side to the gap under the lidAnts in the Sugar Jar? How to Store Sugar, Honey and Snacks Where Ants Can't ReachRead articleAnts in laptop: an open laptop with ants walking across the keyboardAnts in your laptop? How to get them out of the keyboard and keep them from coming backRead articleAnts on a Buddha shelf: a wall-mounted shelf with a flower vase, water glass and fruit plate on an anti-ant pad, with ants stopped at the pad's edgeAnts on the Buddha Shelf? How to Keep Ants Off Offerings and Altar Tables Without SprayingRead article

Ants and pets

Ants in cat and dog bowls, automatic feeders, small-pet cages and bird food, and how to deal with them without spraying near pets. For a single-bowl pad, see the 24x32 cm anti-ant pad for cat bowls.

Start hereAnts in cat food: a cat sitting and looking at a bowl of dry food with a line of ants climbing from the floor over the rimAnts in cat food: what to do, can your cat still eat it, and ant-proof bowl setupsRead articleAnts in dog food: a dog sitting next to a large bowl of kibble on the floor, with a line of ants climbing from the floor over the rimAnts in dog food: what to do, ant-proofing big bowls and outdoor feedingRead articleAnts in a hamster cage: a hamster cage on a table with a water bottle and food dish, and a line of ants walking up the table leg towards the cageAnts in a hamster, bird or rabbit cage: what to doRead article

Ways to keep ants away

Every method compared, from wiping ant trails and vinegar to anti-ant pads, gel, water trays, chalk, sprays and bait, plus in-depth articles on whether anti-ant pads work, how to use them and whether they are safe.

Start hereHow to keep ants away: an overview of ant tools lined up, an anti-ant pad, a gel jar, a water tray, chalk, lemon peel and a bait boxHow to keep ants away: pads, gel, water trays, chalk, natural remedies and bait comparedRead articleNatural ant repellent: a bottle of dish soap, a bottle of vinegar, a halved lemon and cinnamon sticks, with a line of ants turning awayNatural ant repellent: which methods really work and the cautions for eachRead articleThree kinds of ant repellent spray: green, red and blue spray bottles standing in a row on a floor with ants walking along itAnt repellent spray: herbal vs chemical, and where to use itRead articleAnt bait: a bait station on an ant trail on the floor, compared with a food bowl on an anti-ant pad that ants cannot reachAnt bait: does it kill the colony, and how does it compare with an anti-ant pad?Read articleWhat is an anti-ant pad: ants reach the edge of the pad and stop, not crossing to the food bowlWhat is an anti-ant pad? How does it work, what is it made of, and why won't ants cross it?Read articleDoes an anti-ant pad work: 3 pads showing day 1, 3 and 7, with fewer ants each timeDo anti-ant pads really work? Are they any good, and why do ants still get up after you put one down?Read articleHow to use an anti-ant pad: first rinse the pad under a tap with plain water before first useHow to use an anti-ant pad: which side goes up, can you cut it, can you wash it, and how long does it last?Read articleAre anti-ant pads dangerous: cat food bowl in the middle of an anti-ant pad so food doesn't touch the pad surfaceAre anti-ant pads dangerous? Are they safe for cats, dogs and children?Read articleWhich anti-ant pad brand is best: comparison of the two anti-ant pad sizes, 30x42 and 24x32 cmWhich anti-ant pad brand is best? How to choose, spot genuine pads and where to buyRead article