Hi, Stacey. Ants are not going to disappear if you just use repellents or try to relocate them. The source of their attraction must disappear in concert with other techniques. If your home isn't spotless, or if you have food out for your animal companions, etc., they will continue to party down at your place. Plumbing must be tight and secure (no drips), and food that is left out must be in sealed glass, metal, or Tupperware-type containers. Crumbs must be cleaned up from counters, floors, and furniture. Sugar, candies, cookies, crackers, etc. must be in tightly sealed containers. In other words, your home must be absolutely spotless and watertight. Have you done these things? If so, it is possible that there is an extensive infestation in your apartment building for which nothing short of professional extermination will work. It is also possible that these are wood-eating ants (such as termites or carpenter ants) for which, again, nothing short of professional extermination will work.
