I've heard bay leaves help repel ants...anyone know or try?

Bay leaves keep bugs out of many things such as flour, meal, pasta and other stored dry foods. It is good to know that it works for ants too.

I have never heard of bay leaves repelling ants, but I know from experience that cinnamon does. Just sprinkle a bit around the point of entry and they won't cross it.

Yes, it does work. And my mom used those for many, many yrs. Just put them in the cupboard or drawer where you need them.