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Virginina Beach, VA

All of my plants have become infested by tiny lil black ants. Every female that opens just has billions in them. Now I am only growing for fun , but they make it not fun! I also feel like they are preventing pollination. Any cheap tricks or tips. I have searched the web but all the things I have found have failed to protect my plants. Perhaps they are just very determined!

7/7/2008 9:17:28 AM

Frankfort Ohio

i was told cornmeal will kill ants they cant digest it dont know for sure but is worth trying

7/7/2008 6:37:55 PM

Central Ca

Pour Diatomaceous Earth on their trails (a slower organic way), otherwise spray em' with malathion (in the coolest part of the day while wearing gloves and a mask).

7/7/2008 8:16:06 PM

Westford, MA

mix 1/2 sugar and 1/2 Borax (laundry soap)
Sprinkle where you see ant activity.
They carry it back to nest and bang!!
Must reapply after rain or moisture event.
kevin

7/8/2008 2:11:45 PM