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Old 06-07-2009, 12:56 AM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Ant infestation of Gardenia - how to get rid of them

In article ,
Penelope wrote:

On Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:58:41 -0700, Billy
wrote:

spinosad
Translation: incredibly toxic to bees


Yes, what was I thinking! Best to use the malathion suggested by
another poster.

"Maybe you'd like to ask the Wizard for a brain."
As YOU pointed out, there is no proof that the ants are causing the
problem. The damn plant is in a pot. Pull it out, hose off the dirt and
ants, and repot. You will (1) get a look at the roots to see if they are
damaged, (2) have gotten rid of the ants, and will be able to determine
if they were the problem, (3) not have gratuitously dumped more poison
into the biosphere, (4) not enriched an environmentally toxic company.

What part of "nerve gas" don't you understand?
http://www.pesticideinfo.org/Detail_...32924#Toxicity


Penelope


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