The daylily booster recipe I use has molasses, epsom salts and baking soda. I haven't had any problems with ants with it. I make it up in a big 5 gallon bucket - and I used to measure but now I just pour some of each of it into warm water, and stir. I will admit that I really don't have too many problems with ants here anyways. Now box elder bugs - THEY are a problem! ~Jan