Re: ANTS

I had ants near the stump and was told that a 50-50 mix of borax and sugar works well. I tried it and it seemed to do the job. Dont know if it was coincidence or what but i am happy.  Just re apply after rain/watering if needed. 

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From: "beamup" <beamup@charter.net> 

> Well, as usual it is a race between the Tanners and the Bhaskarans---I'll let 
> you know who wins. 
> 
> I do need some help with ants! They are under the ground around the main 
> vines. What can I use to kill them that won't harm the plants? 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: willyrain@aol.com 
> To: pumpkins@hort.net 
> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 8:44 PM 
> Subject: Re: Deer Off to ward away groundhogs 
> 
> 
> I like to alternated between powdered Blood meal and Bone meal, 
> alternately sprinkling them lightly on the leaves and fruit. 
> Please be advised if you have a dog. They like them both. 
> Bill 
> 
> On Jul 22, 2008, at 8:04 AM, Peters, Glenn wrote: 
> 
> > If a 22 is not an option then try Coyote urine. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On 
> > Behalf Of 
> > Jason Buchanan 
> > Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 11:08 PM 
> > To: pumpkins@hort.net 
> > Subject: Re: Deer Off to ward away groundhogs 
> > 
> > I've got a couple gallons of tabasco (don't ask :-) - would that work 
> > by somehow spraying it or would it burn up the leaves? 
> > 
> > 
> > On Jul 21, 2008, at 10:55 PM, Stephen Jepsen wrote: 
> > 
> >> I would try Miller's Hot Sauce. It's straight capsaicin. Same stuff 
> >> that 
> >> Police Pepper Spray is made from. 
> > 
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