The Ranger wrote:

> It's better than spraying any poison about in the kitchen and the
> combo of acid and the intense scent drives the ants nuts.
> Distilled has always worked well for us and the bonus is that it
> also cleans as you go. :)

This is true ;)
>
> BTW: If you _do_ find the nest, dust it with scented baby powder.
> They go NUTS but quickly abandon the nest because the scent
> effectively overpowers their scent receptors. I've found that a
> squirt bottle (the type used for sauces) works great for "dusting"
> into the nests.

I will definitely try that too - I have plenty of baby powder - just
sitting in a cupboard - got so much of it given to me at my "baby
shower" for the kidlette that I thought I'd never use it - but didn't
have the heart to throw it away - (I know, I am sentimental LOL)
>
> ObFood: Made honest-to-goodness cornbread last night with honey
> butter for dessert. My nine nieces were amazed their uncle could
> make such a grand dessert. I don't think INMF even tasted either
> since he vacuumed it up within seconds.

Sounds dee-vine ;)

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Chatty Cathy

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