In a message dated 6/14/05 7:03:16 PM Central Daylight Time, 
[email protected] writes:

> Hi,
> 
> How about DE (Diatomaceous Earth)?  They can't walk through DE and live.
> 
> Also have read rubbing the inside of a cucumber on a trail would repel 
> ants..
> >> 
>> Jean
>> 
> 

I have used DE without much success.  I bought 10 lbs of it and was putting 
generous amounts on all of the hills.  At first it did seem to help but then 
the next week they were back.  

As for the urine, we live in the sticks so my hubby and grandson relieve 
themselves quite frequently and  seek an ant hill.  The ants do leave  but not 
sure if they are dead or moved locations.

Edith