What fire ant bait does that?? Amdro takes days, since it is a growth inhibitor. Orthene takes hours but it is a serious poison and not a bait. I'd have no problem baiting a campsite with something that becomes inert like Amdro. It might even distract the ants from staying on DEFCON 2 all the time....but it takes a while for the ants to consider it food.
Interesting observation around here....ten years ago I would have a dozen mounds in my yard and some huge colonies back in my park. I don't have any mounds now. Wonder if they've moved on or are taking care of themselves?

Hammocks vs. Tarps....the question was "how to tarpers deal with ants". Answer..."we go to hammocks". <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />