World War Ant - II

I'd chosen to let the ants live, since they probably play some vital role in a functioning ecosystem.  Damn if I know what it is, but c'est la vie.

A year later I noticed a pretty significant ant nest in some open ground.  I figured it was probably best if I get proactive and do something about it.  At work the next day I talked it over with some coworkers.  One of which was, literally, a wise old man from China.  No, really.  His contribution: "Back in mainland China, we used to pour a pot of boiling water down the ant hole.  No more ants."

So that afternoon I started boiling water.  Slowly poured a pot of it down the ant hole.  No more ants.

The next afternoon I surveyed the battlefield.  Damn, they were back.

So I started boiling water.  Lots of water.  Poured it all down the ant hole.  No more ants.

Next afternoon, ants back.

This time, much water.  Much much water.  No more ants.

Next afternoon, no more ants.
Next afternoon, same.
Same.

After a week it looked like I'd won and gotten rid of the ants.