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Q.Fire Ants in Compost and Composted Garden

Anonymous added on February 5, 2014 | Answered

I have fire ants in my lasagna garden and my compost. What can I use to kill them that won’t poison my vegetables?

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Nikki
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Answered on February 5, 2014

Cornmeal is often used in home remedies for treating ants. These articles should also provide suggestions for getting rid of ants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/keeping-ants-of-flowering-vines-vegetables-and-flowers.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htm

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