Human: What's the best way to get rid of ants without using insecticides? Assistant: 
The best way to get rid of ants without using insecticides is to use natural repellents such as strong smells like peppermint, cinnamon, and citrus, setting out vinegar or hot chili pepper solutions, and sprinkling diatomaceous earth, borax, or cornmeal around areas where ants are a problem.