On Thu, 22 May 2003 08:18:33 -0400, "donald girod"
wrote:

I'm in western New York state, and the ants are ordinary black ants. They
are not really a problem as such when they set up shop in the woods, but a
nuisance under the lawnmower.


I'm serious when I say this, try gasoline. (Yes, I know) Poor a
small amount of gas over the top of the hill and let it soak in and
don't light it. You will kill the queen and most of the nest in short
order.