I have a problem with Eddie. He spills his kibbles all over (100% boy!)....this time of year that means......little black ants!!!!

so... I was told to put mint leaves around and the ants will go away. Every night I sweep up around the cat dishes and "garnish" their mat with sprigs of mint I harvest from the garden.

Tonight I realized that I feel very foolish garnishing the cats' food with sprigs of mint (although it does seem to make the ants go away!)

Have I been conned or does this work????