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Re: Ants in compost

In a message dated 97-02-06 11:28:37 EST, viverito@ESMSUN.GTRI.GATECH.EDU
(vivian viverito) writes:

<< t would be instructive if anyone knows how to get rid of these
 pests without using some horrible poison, and without having to interact
 with them too closely.  They are _vicious_.
  >>
A thought (I don't know if this would work or be considered organic, would
appreciate your comments re same.  Just one of grandmas old remedies, adapted
to this situation)
Borax sprinkled on/around pile? Mix some in to the matter they are eating. I
think this might add boron to the compost, which might be a good thing....if
used only occasionally I would imagine.  Again I am just posting a
suggestion, and I am hoping minds wiser and more experienced than mine will
comment on this possibility.
LauraA
zone 8 NC
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