I just noticed some ants this morning on my kitchen counter near the window, our stainless steel trash can and the holder with the dogs dishes. They are also near the sink.

I need to get rid of these ASAP. However, I don't want to bomb or use chemical sprays because of the dogs. I've never used chemical sprays around them and I really don't want to start now.

Does anybody have any good natural ways to get rid of ants? I've heard of lemon juice and possibly peppermint, but I am not quite sure how to apply these to the counters and whatnot.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.