I put up with the ants for years. I finally called Terminex and I have not seen an ant since (3 years now). I tried all the store bought crap. The only thing that did work was Diazanon, but you can’t get that anymore. Something about making your kids grow extra appendages or something…. Don’t fight it just call a real exterminator. They have stuff that actually works. It’s the best $80 I spend (every 3 months).