Garden...Problem with ants killing okra

[disndat]

Hello All. I plant a garden every year and manage to reap a pretty good harvest. I have learned to battle most of the common problems with the pesky insects...except the all out war with the ants and okra!!! Those devilish ants seem to think I plant okra soley for them!!! Have any of you had this problem and come across any product or home remedy to combat it? I'm going to post this question on a couple of gardening sites but I thought some of you might have some useful info to share as well. Have a great day all.

[Homer]

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/keeping-ants-of-flowering-vines-vegetables-and-flowers.htm

[disndat]

Thank You, Thank You!!! I checked out that site and love it. Added it to my favorites and passed it on to a few people who were having the same problem. Really like that most of the solutions mentioned are home remedies. No strong chemicals! I'm going to try each of the suggstions, starting tomorrow, and see which works best. Again, Thanks. 

[Homer]

Your welcome

[disndat]

Hello All,
Been so busy with the vegetable and flower gardens that I've had to let Pogo slide for awhile. Just wanted to let you know that one of the suggestions listed for controlling ants on okra REALLY does works. Mixing ground cinnamon with ground cayenne pepper and sprinkling it around the base of the okra plants. The ants don't like it!! I was so satified with the results, I didn't even try any of the other suggestions. Again, thank you,  thank you, thank you!!!    Have a great day all.