Ants are drawn to sugar for its high energy and portability, essential for their activities. Coffee grounds, bay leaves, pepper, cucumber peels, and essential oils are effective repellents.

Noticing ghost, or sugar ants, invading your house lately? The tiny critters tend to appear more March to October. Here's how to get rid of them.

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To learn how to get rid of sugar ants, we turned to leading entomologists. There are a number of methods for eradicating sugar ants from your home, but not all are successful or safe.

Before you leave for vacation, make sure you don’t leave any crumbs or food out that could attract ants. Also, clean up any puddles of liquid that might be on your tables, floors, or counters.