Re: Ants

["Marlana" <lrp@tp.net>]

>Can you guys get "insectolo" in the US?  It is a diatomaceous
>earth--completely non-toxic.  You spread it on the ground in a circle
>around the ant-hill (or in door- or window- jambs in the house) and when
>they crawl over it, it cuts through  the exoskeleton and they die.  Won't
>kill the queen (unless she leaves the hill) but will sure cut down on the
>number of workers, and it is totally safe.
>
>Terre

Yes, that stuff can be found at most pool stores... works wonders....
Nothing like the fossils of ancient diatoms to cut up stuff. If you can find
the food grade type, it's also a good de-wormer for horses....  if you
prefer using natural stuff over the chemical de-wormers.
Of course, use it w/ caution, as with anything not normally consumed by
curious horses.

Marlana Pitas & LL Rheebok
South Attleboro, MA
http://users.tp.net/lrp





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