Ant attack!

[aleph5]

Have you tried mixing one part baking soda to one part sugar?

I will try that. I like cheap and benign powders. Interestingly too, we've had a lot of the same-type-looking ant trails around the outside of our house--walkways and deck, etc. We've just recently had carpenters working on the deck (people, not ants/bees), though, and so now there's a lot of sawdust. And now I'm not seeing any ants there! Don't know if it's coincidence and just seems clear for the time being, but FWIW... Maybe I spread sawdust in the engine compartment of my BMW?! :?

 

[thankyouOB]

try chalk!!
http://pest.tips.net/T003476_Ants_will_not_Cross_a_Chalk_or_Powder_Line.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
or cinnamon or vinegar
http://housekeeping.about.com/od/kitchen/tp/cleananttrail.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[smkettner]

I use Terro brand ant killer. Just sugar and about 5% Borax.