On Mon, 24 Mar 2003 18:53:54 GMT, "Michelle Ryan"
wrote:

I started preparing my garden beds for my veggies and have discovered that
both beds have become the home to fire ants. I need a non-toxic (I will be
eating what grows in that soil!) way to get rid of them. Anyone have any
suggestions? This /is/ Texas, so I'm sure someone out there has had this
same problem.

Fire ants....I hate them!

~ Michelle Ryan


They are actually beneficial as they aerate the soil, but if you want non-toxic in
the way of foodstuff, orange oil is a rather toxic control for the ants. You can buy
it at Walmart or Whole Foods or anywhere these days. Try to buy concentrate and try
for it to be 100% d-limonine (orange oil). Dilute it with water 10:1 water/orange
oil and drench the mound.

You can also use Amdro, which is a bait and relatively non-toxic, but read the whole
label before buying or using.