There have been many ant solutions posted here most based on Boric acid. They work well and take about a week to solve the problem. Al

You might check your herbs for signs of aphis. When you find them, the ants aren't far behind. One way that I have used to control aphids in plants too small to be hosed with a stream of water (such as with new growth on citrus trees), is to mix a solution of hot pepper sauce and water, and spray the aphis.

I grow some Thai hot peppers and dry them each summer, and they work fine. Tabasco could also work as well.

Mix the peppers and water in a blender - strain very well - so as not to stop up the spray nozzle - and try this mixture on your herbs.

The boric acid solution involves mixing the boric acid with honey and putting it in an oleo type container. The recipe calls for 9 tsps honey to 1 tsp boric acid.

Punch holes above the liquid line big enough for ants to get in, but not other insects. I use an ice pick heated over the gas stove, then punch about 8 or so holes that way. Put on the cover and place near the ant infestation. The ants can get in and take the mixture back to the nest.

Boric acid can harm dogs or cats - so place containers carefully.

Just my 2 c's.

Bejay

I have killed ants in a similar way with boric acid, using regular jars with screw tops, punching holes in them with a nail. Dogs and other animals find it nigh on impossible to open *them*!