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If stuff is wilting in pots check for ants ...

roselee z8b S.W. Texas

12 years ago

I've had two pots invaded by ants very recently. I noticed things were wilting faster than usual after watering and upon close inspecting while digging around the surface of the pot I see ants crawling around like crazy. Application of Amdro and not watering for 24 hrs to give them a chance to ingest it took care of the problem

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pjtexgirl
12 years ago
With the added bennie of not getting bit to heck while moving pot,going near pot, thinking about pot or checking for moisture in said pot.
roselee z8b S.W. Texas
Original Author
12 years ago
Right on -- LOL. I pulled a malabar seedling from a pot with the intent of taking it inside to eat and my hand was immediately covered with some very angry ants!
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