I had ants on my kitchen floor

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13. Ants are ecologically beneficial. (from Iowa State University)

I understand not wanting ants in your kitchen; I'm posting this more for people who are posting ways to wipe out an entire ant colony.

"...Profoundly important insects
It is hard to imagine any other insect or animal that has a more important and positive impact on the terrestrial environment that sustains us. Ants are among the leading predators of other insects, helping to keep pest populations low. Ants move approximately the same amount of soil as earthworms, loosening the soil in the process and increasing air and water movement into the ground. They keep the ecosystem clean of dead insect carcasses and aid in the destruction and decomposition of plant and animal matter. By carrying bits of plants and animal remains into their nests, the soil is fertilized and nutrients recycled through the world’s ecosystems. They carry seeds and help plants disperse into new areas."

More: https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/ants-are-ecologically-beneficial

And since it sounds like you're considering using an insecticide that might be risky for cats, here are some symptoms that could indicate insecticide poisoning: https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/neurological/c_ct_organophosphate_carbamate_toxicity

Fingers crossed for you taking care of this. You have more than enough to deal with as it is.