Many of my terrestrial orchids, carnivorous plants, gingers, and
Amorphophallii have had their pots invaded by fire ants. My
usual method of getting rid of the critters is to submerge the
pot in a bucket of water. However, the combination of low temp.
(70s) and high humidity (I hosed off my front walk yesterday and
it hasn't dried yet.) I hesitate to use poisons, but I am at my
wit's end. Has anyone had this problem? Whatever is used will
be in contact with the roots.
Thanks,
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Phil Mueller
hi23ahg@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
Tulane Graduate School
Xavier Univ. of LA History Dept.