Cinnamon Stops Ants in Their Tracks

The Problem

Ants keep coming through the same spots no matter how many you kill.

The Hack

Sprinkle a thick line of ground cinnamon across door thresholds, window sills, and any crack where ants enter. Place cinnamon sticks in pantry corners.

Why It Works

Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, which is toxic to ants at high concentration and disrupts their scent trail communication.

Pro Tips

• Reapply after cleaning or rain
• Combine with sealing cracks for permanent results
• Cinnamon sticks in the pantry deter pantry ants
• Won't harm pets or children