The ants seem relentless this summer. It has been so dry that the little suckers have been invading every small space in our home searching for food and water. The ants unfortunately found the cat food. Last summer the ants found the cat food. After spending what seemed like an eternity picking out the ants, I decided that from now on we would use a plastic box with a lid for cat food.

This year I guess the lid wasn’t on tight because the ants found the cat food. I was about to toss it all out when my husband had this solution. Close the lid and place the plastic box outside in the scorching heat. The ants will die and the cats will then eat the food. I thought he was crazy and a little of a sadist but thought it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try.

Lo and behold the next day the ants were indeed all dead. It worked and it was so easy. I hate to admit that he is right but this time he was right on. From now on I will make sure that lid is closed.