Using herbs to get rid of ants requires the use of either peppermint, garlic, red pepper, chili pepper, black pepper or cinnamon sprinkled around a windowsill or the foundation of a house. Use strong-scented herbs that confuse ants’ sense of smell with tips from a personal and workplace wellness consultant in this free video on alternative medicine. Expert: Isabel Simon Bio: Isabel Simon is a personal and workplace wellness consultant. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz