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Originally Posted by Xenophon
A dusting of diatomaceous earth will deter most insects from walking across it. The invisibly-small fossil diatoms are sharp enough to puncture the chitin of their legs/feet.
Needless to say, you don't want to be breathing that dust, however. 
Xenophon |
Unless I'm mistaken, diatomaceous earth = chalk.
Patricia, this desk doesn't have legs, the sides and back come down to the floor. I'd be using a lot of tea tree oil.
However, there are many fewer ants today than yesterday. I think if I'm more careful with crumbs, I'll be all set.