Boric acid or Borax can discourage ants-it is particularly useful placed directly on the anthill. It may work with cockroaches too. Dr. Joseph Mercola www.mercola.com, suggests combing honey with boric acid to more easily attract the bugs. A garden spray of mashed garlic, cayenne or horseradish can be sprayed onto plants (small amount at a time please). Put only a small amount into a gallon sprayer. Neem oil is supposed to be useful on garden plants for fungus, mold and possibly ants. BCERP, 10/03 Palm Beach Post, 5/23/04 Written by Christopher Lepisto, ND Source: www.bluebutterfly.org Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.