On Sun, 20 Jul 2003 21:58:03 -0400, "D."
wrote:

I'm getting ants in the dirt around my pond.
Mostly in the mound of earth around the waterfall pool
and under the coping stones.
Went to sink a plant today and uncovered a LOT of ants... again.
Problem is what to do about it.
I've been digging them up and pouring boiling water on them,
as I am afraid to use poison around the pond.
The only thing I can think of is possibly Diatomaceous earth.
Anyone else have this problem?
What if anything can be done about it?
They're wearing me out.

In a bucket of water add a cheap can of orange juice concentrate. Stir
to disolve and mix. Add 1/4 cup dawn or some such liquid dish washing
soap, and barely stir. Pour all over and around where the ants are.

Good luck.