Rachel, My favourite ant deterrent is still talcum powder. It has the advantages of smelling nice, using up those unwanted presents, being harmless to (everything except fuzzies with severe allergies) and driving the ants away. Just sprinkle where ever the ants are coming in to your home, under the food & water bowls, around the skirting boards and on window sills. Many people won't try it because it seems too simple but it really does work. Has anybody else tried it? Love & Dooks Shirley [Posted in FML issue 3824]