I have a great method for getting ants to leave you alone...Tea Tree Oil is your ticket! Put some on a tissue and wipe the area down..you can sprinkle over a doorway to keep them out,wipe down a counter they have invaded, or rub some on your arms & legs while outside, you get the picture! I had a problem yesterday, and I wiped down my counter-top with the tea tree oil and WAH-LAH!!! NO MORE ANTS!!!