is it possible to use things that are edible t kill ants? i dont want to use chemicals and all the various methods i have tried have failed (although they did reduce numbers for a few months). this year i have some small red/black ones, some bigger black ones and fire ants all over everywhere.
before i try the fungus that stamets has made i was wondering about things like acids. what about some kind of super citrus extract (i can make it here, so it may be strong) or vinegar. other stuff? war is upon me once again as i need to garden and i can even weed my beds without many many fire ant stings. i am not that susceptible to them, just little stinging bumps, but damned annoying!
99% ethanol alcohol was another thought as its cheap here, and evaporates. i dont mind killing everything else including plants, but it cannot be toxic to people and i dont want it to contaminate the soil or leave residues (oil based stuff is out).
thanks for any input
before i try the fungus that stamets has made i was wondering about things like acids. what about some kind of super citrus extract (i can make it here, so it may be strong) or vinegar. other stuff? war is upon me once again as i need to garden and i can even weed my beds without many many fire ant stings. i am not that susceptible to them, just little stinging bumps, but damned annoying!
99% ethanol alcohol was another thought as its cheap here, and evaporates. i dont mind killing everything else including plants, but it cannot be toxic to people and i dont want it to contaminate the soil or leave residues (oil based stuff is out).
thanks for any input