The reddish colored ants, are they also called fire ants? Every now and then we get them and I wanted to try the salt. What we really have a problem with are those BIG, black, what we always called army ants. I think they're also known as carpenter ants. As far as I know they don't bite, but they are a real nuisance. Do you know if salt works for those? They are everywhere here (Louisiana)! Thanks, Morgan [Posted in FML issue 1620]