Over the years, we have tried all kinds of remedies against ants. Ants are attracted to suggie soup recipes that have honey in them. And after it rains, ants are more prevalent. It is not a good idea to spray insecticides or other poisons in the same room you keep your sugar gliders, so you may want to try some of the natural home remedies we use here at LGRS. These are used in combination depending on how bad the ants are...
Food grade Diatenatious Earth
Diatenatious Earth is a fine white or red powder made of crushed fossils. It does not harm small mammals, but the microscopic particles are sharp and kill insects when ingested. You can buy it at some feed stores, pet stores or on line.
To be safe for your animals, the type of Diatenatious Earth you buy must be food grade. It is a good defense against ants and other insects when dusted along the walls and corners.
Essence of Cinnamon
Can be bought at Whole Foods market, some health food stores and on line. You can dab this on cotton balls and rub it along corners on the floor or other spaces where ants get in from outside. You can also rub it on the legs or wheels of your suggies' cages.
Water Moat around Food Dish.
Ants don't like to cross water, so you can create a moat around their food dish to discourage the ants from getting into their food. You can put a small amount of water in a broad Tupperware container or plastic shoe box, then put the food dish on top of that in the water. You an also put soaked handi-wipes or fleece on the floor of the container and put the food dish on top of that.