-=> Quoting Wl-ski to Marilyn Boissoneault <=-
MB> I've never heard that before. I'll try it next time....I
MB> wonder if it would work on fire ants too.
Wl> Yep.  My Dad used 'tricks' like that... and their residence was
Wl> in South Alabama, which hasn't escaped the 'march of the fire
Wl> ants'!  He used it on any variety.  Just be careful when you
Wl> transfer them that you don't allow any on *you* (make 'em stay
Wl> on the shovel!   :)
I'm gonna have to try that one. Didn't used to have as much
trouble with fire ants as I have the last few years. They seem to
love my garden anymore.  I guess the secret on the shovel is to
transfer them fast before they climb the handle to get to me! 
Marilyn
... It's either country music, or nine cats are being tortured.
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