Most of us have cinnamon in our pantries, but can it work to keep ants away? We asked the pros.

Key Points Diatomaceous earth (DE), a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock, kills ants through desiccation (drying out the ants) and abrasion.To use, remove the food source, vacuum ...

Ants love to invade kitchens due to our everyday habits and oversights that turn the space into all-you-can-eat ant buffets. Spills or crumbs on the counter can entice ants to move in—and once they've ...