Safest way to get rid of ants

[NicNac]

If you can find where they are coming in, there is a product called ant sand or similar that you can sprinkle around that location (obviously has some sort of poison so not great for kids/pets). We had a serious ant problem in our kitchen where they took up residence behind our glass splashbacks and in the microwave (I was waiting for them to come out of the microwave with two heads after that radiation!!) and we used Ant Rid which again is a poison where you put a big drop near their location and they drink as it is super sweet and take it back to the nest and kill their buddies as well. Sounds horrible but it worked for us and is easy to place in areas that are inaccessible to kids. Watch out for ants in your electricals. They like the warmth but can kill the appliance. Both of the mentioned products are easy to get from supermarkets.
You can also sprinkle talc where they are getting as they don't like to walk over it.
Good luck!

[Rouge]

We use cinnamon. Works a treat every time

[*LittleMissSummer*]

We use cinnamon. Works a treat every time

Awesome, i have some that i don't use so will try that.

NicNac, thanks but as i have a cat and a very inquisitive 2 year old i want to stay away from harsh chemicals. The only stuff i will use is the mortein protection barrier which i think ill get some today.

[Rouge]

We had some all over our deck heading for the back door. One or two had made it inside. I went crazy dusting their trail. Within 2 hours they were gone. It's not a permanent solution due to wind and rain. But it works fine and everything smells nice too I've used it inside before. It works the same. You just need to vacuum it once they are gone. And it comes out of carpet easy. Just don't wipe it up vacuum. It up.