I currently have an ant problem and found this 'recipe' to try to get rid of them. The author (Delinda of Aurora, CO) of this solution says that it works well. I'm going to try it today. They eat it, the oatmeal would expands, and they die. This way there is no smell or chemicals around for children or pets. The salt ingredient is not used in this 'recipe', but Zaar requires more than one ingredient listed. :)