CULT:Pine Straw

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• Subject: [iris]CULT:Pine Straw
• From: A*@aol.com
• Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:04:59 EST
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Ran across this today.  It's from an April 2005 newsletter from my  State 
Entomologist. 
 
Pine Straw Mulch.  Summary. (mine)  You should be aware that  imported fire 
ants may be accidentally shipped with pine straw.  Currently,  pine straw is 
not being regulated by the USDA.  The majority of pine straw  mulch is baled in 
areas in the southern US where fire ants have become  established.  



 
I know we don't mulch the irises but some people do use it in other parts  of 
the garden and on pathways.  
 
 
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