Approach: Ants unwanted in new apartment’s kitchen.
Decision: Eradicate.
Courses of Action:

1. Method: Four (4) strategically placed RAID ant “motel” traps.
   Pros: Infrequent maintenance.
   Possible Complications: Traps ineffective — out of typical route(s); Insecticide too weak; “Motels” too obvious.
   Status: Ongoing (why not?).
2. Method: Squashing and flushing.
   Pros: Fast; Efficient.
   Possible Complications: Ants escape; Mess on floor/wall/counter; Flush/squash incomplete.
   Status: Ongoing (as necessary).
3. Method: Chase and trap under bottle caps, remove to anthill in walkway near the street.
   Pros: Amusing; Clean; Relatively nonviolent.
   Possible Complications: Uncertain longterm effectiveness.
   Status: Ongoing (got the queen).