i hate ants too! we have them in our pantry and i'm not sure how b/c everything is sealed! DH sprayed the floor since he didn't want to get the stuff on the food, and some have died down there, but others are too smart and are crawling up the walls. it's so disgusting!!
ants hate cinnamon, my mom used it when we were babies around the house to keep ants away. Just sprinkle it around door cracks, or sprinkle just a little bit in your cabinet, or where ever! It works so great!! I use it now b/c we have 2 dogs and now have a lo on the way. HTH!
Re: Ants nest in the Coffee Tree!!