Ants, 1. MAD Overlord, several hundred.

I finally unplugged my ant-infested scanner from the PC and took a good look. Apparently some material that has been attracting the insects is lodged inside, and they'll just keep coming at it until I get it out. Well, I couldn't figure out how to open up the thing, so I just did it the good, old-fashioned way... by holding it overhead and bitch-slapping the machine to try and dislodge the ants and whatever it is that they're interested in. It actually seemed to work... the grey stuff fell out (though traces remain) along with some ants. Don't know that the material is... it could be dead insects or food matter they dragged in there. It could also be the dust and dirt that gathered inside the scanner which just built up over the months. Anyway, plugged the thing back after a few more rounds and it still worked. Resisted the temptation to just throw it out and get a new scanner. I won't give the six-legged bastards the satisfaction...
I am thinking of taping up the openings, but am a bit worried about overheating the machine. Anyway, they'll probably find a way through. This campaign isn't over... not by a long shot.