Ants, ants, ants. Perhaps this seems like a small problem, (pun intended) in my case it is a big problem. My next door neighbor realizes that I have bees and (does not object). Last year year she used Sevin and spread it about for the control of ants/roaches/other garden pests. My hive crashed miserably. Now, my neighbor and I had the Sevin discussion the other day and I described what happens when the bees carry Sevin dust back to the hive. I asked her for some time to derive some better alternatives. This agreed, I ask the list for suggestions if I may? The most obvious solution is to move my home hive out in the country with the rest of them and be done with it. However, I wish to have bees in the backyard for the enjoyment of it and would appreciate the input with regard to picking my poison. I have considered granular preparations and suggesting these for our mutual benefit. ****Any suggestions, what has worked for you,etc..? Graciously thanking you in advance! Maynard [log in to unmask]