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Old 05-08-2008, 10:50 PM   #31
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Diatomaceous earth is interesting...
I've used diatomaceous earth before for ants (also very good against slugs), and it works marvelously ... until it rains. Then it all just washes away and you have to re-apply. You also have to know where they're coming in, not always easy. Ant traps work OK, if it's just a few. But when you've got the interest of the whole colony nothing will stop them.

If you're feeling uncomfortable about embracing our formic overlords, I recommend watching Phase IV.
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