The image shows a trail of ants crawling into a tiny crack by a door or cabinet β a very typical sign of an ant invasion in kitchens and homes. Ants enter through small cracks, gaps, or openings as they forage for food, water, or shelter.
But before jumping to toxic sprays, there are natural, effective ways to stop ants quickly and keep them away permanently β without harmful chemicals.
π‘ Why Ants Enter Your Kitchen (And How They Navigate)
Ants are attracted by food smells, particularly sugary, greasy, or starchy substances left on countertops or floors. They also follow pheromone trails β invisible scent paths left by scout ants that guide others directly to the food. If you disrupt these trails, ants canβt find their way anymore.
π How Ants Typically Live and Move
Look at this illustration β it shows common places ants travel through in a kitchen:



- π Cracks or entry points under cabinets or doors
- π― Trails on counters and floors
- π½ Around crumbs or spills
- β Natural deterrents you can use
π§ The βZero Effortβ Ant Trick That Works
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