Lotus in the Mudd

Living in a climate that is suitable for growing year round has been the greatest blessing for learning and experimenting.  In the five short months of living here I have had numerous experiences with different insect invasions.  Ants in particular.  They haven't seemed phased by any of the deterrents I have tried.  I am an avid believer in organic gardening so I have tried to use only the safe methods.  I tried ground orange peels, coffee grounds, cinnamon, baby powder,  borax traps with almost no possitive results.  The ants have successfully eaten all o