I went into the pantry to get some breakfast for the Toddler only to discover that we have been invaded – by ANTS!
I do NOT like ants. I have been scared had issues with them since I watched the 1977 movie Empire of the Ants when I was an impressionable youth. Radioactive-mutated, giant ants that are capable of human mind control – what’s not to be freaked out about? Right? I later read the H. G. Wells short story it was loosely based on in the hopes that it would help me get over my wigginess. Wrong. It just made it worse. He writes very convincingly.
When I got older, I compromised with the evil beasties. Most insects are allowed to live – as long as I do not see them in or around my home. If they break the treaty we have, I consider that a declaration of war. Before Project Green 365, I would have set out lots of nastiness that would have ended their already short lives, but because I have turned over a green leaf, I need to make them evacuate my house in a more organic matter.
After researching, I pickled my kitchen with vinegar – 50/50 with my trusty spray bottle (not safe for marble or granite finishes) – since that seems to be where they are staging the invasion. This is their last warning. If they do not cease and desist, the war is on. I think I need to grow some mint plants in the window – they are supposed to hate the smell of mint. and I like mojitios – a lot. If they come back, I am mixing some borax and sugar and setting it out on the window sill which they will take back to the nest to assassinate the queen.
Sing along with me – to the tune of the The Pink Panther Theme…
dead ant, dead ant
dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant
dead ant, dead ant
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I like mint, can we get an ice cream maker and make mint ice cream too?
Can we get the gerbil ball ice cream maker? It’s guaranteed hours of fun with the Toddler!
Glad it wasn’t roaches.
If I never see another roach – or water bug – it will be too soon!
*shudders* Ants suck, but Aunt’s rule!!! *giggles* 50/50 water, vinegar, huh? Borax and sugar, hmmm? Makes some handy dandy notes….