[header] How to get rid of ants in the kitchen [title] Identify the ants. [step] Correctly identifying the ants roaming around your kitchen is an extremely important first step in rectifying your ant problem. That is because there are many different ant species that all have different habits and behaviors which can affect the treatment needed to get rid of them. 
[substeps] Look at the ants in your kitchen and note their characteristics. Some characteristics to look for are their size and color.