-=>> Quoting Wl-ski to Marilyn Boissoneault <=-
Wl>> ...residence was in South Alabama, which hasn't escaped
Wl>> the 'march of the fire ants'!  He used it on any variety.
Wl>> Just be careful when you transfer them that you don't
Wl>> allow any on *you* (make 'em stay on the shovel!   :)
 MB> Didn't used to have as much trouble with fire ants as I
 MB> have the last few years.
I understand that they have made their way as far north as Virginia
and that was last year's beginning of gardening season (I'm sure it
has changed by now...  they're terrible to deal with!
 MB> They seem to love my garden anymore.
Well, wouldn't you expect them to know a good thing when they see
one?  
 MB> I guess the secret on the shovel is to transfer them fast before
 MB> they climb the handle to get to me! 
I'd say you get *100*!    My Dad said that if they *do* get to you,
you're okay unless they decide to*sit*!
cheers,
WL Sakowski
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