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Andy van Terheyden

Learn how to get rid of ants in a kitchen fast — cleaning and pest experts share top tips and 6-step formula for success

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A clean ant-free white kitchen with a small kitchen island with an open wooden shelf, white kitchen cabinets around it, and a brown brick wall.

Spring brings sunshine and pesky pests, too — learn how to get rid of ants in a kitchen fast with our experts tips.  These six-legged insects can quickly gather in their hundreds around food, so acting quickly is essential to stop them in their tiny tracks.

We asked our cleaning and pest control pros the best way to get rid of ants, not only rapidly, but for good too. They've shared a six-step guide, product recommendations and homemade solutions to help you stop this critter army.

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