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theresa
Joined: 19 May 2004
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Location: missouri
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| Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 11:04 pm Post subject: Ants in my Strawberries |
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| :( i have a problem with ants in the center of my strawberry plants. what do i do to get rid of them without hurting my strawberry plants. Ants eat my strawberries. please help. |
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Kathe Kitchens
Joined: 21 May 2003
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Location: Dallas,TX
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| Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 11:17 pm Post subject: Ant problems |
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DE or a good dose of cedar will chase most of them off.
Do you know what kind they are?
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theresa
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 6:42 am Post subject: ants in my strawberries |
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| Yes, they are the little tiny black ones! Do I use cedar mulch around plants or is there some other cedar I should use. Thanks for reply. |
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Kathe Kitchens
Joined: 21 May 2003
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 11:12 pm Post subject: ants |
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Yeah, we have a not so delicate term for them down here in Texas.
I'd dust some diatomaceous earth around the strawberries, and mulch with shredded cedar. That is the most effective method I have seen in a case like this. Cinnamon also chases away some ants so you mght sprinkle it around, or black pepper. Just make sure to wash your strawberries well. You might put a little newspaper under the berries so they don't get too moist, also. Experiment and little and you'll find something that works.
Good luck!
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