Dear Mary: I have ants in my dishwasher, and I do not want to use toxic chemicals to kill them. I worry about residue getting on my dishes. Do you know how I can get rid of these ants? — Mistie B., e-mail

Dear Mistie: Yours is a fairly common problem this time of year, as the summer heat sends ants in search of food and water. Ants can get into the dishwasher from a variety of places, such as the dryer vents and even the drain. Here's how to rid your dishwasher of pests: Pour a g ...

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