Use the terro!
I have a cat too, but you just cut a couple 1x1” or 2" pieces of random cardboard, any packaging, and use 1 or 2 drops. I slide a piece under the microwave, right on kitchen counter, and they come from all over and feast. Then go home and kill everyone. I had a 50 gal planter that had THOUSANDS of antS, all carrying eggs, and used 3 pieces of cardboard, wiped out entire colony. Soon as I see one or two in kitchen, it’s on.