and THIS means war!!
One of the not-so-awesome things about summer in the south is the never-ending parade of ants that seem to come from nowhere and take over the yard. Since I have quite a few pets, not to mention an organic garden, I’m always really hesitant to use commercial pesticides, usually resorting to a liberal application of instant grits and cinnamon to keep them in check and at bay. This year, however, the ants seemed to be gearing up for world domination. I’d manage to get rid of one pile, only to see another pop up a few feet away. I swear I could hear them snickering when I walked by.
So I did a little research and decided to try making my own ant baits out of ingredients I felt safe using in my yard. It took a little trial and error to get the mix right, but I think this last batch has been successful. If you’d like to make some baits for your own yard, I’ve got a handy little tutorial up over on Lorigami.com .
Posted: July 1st, 2009 under Natural Living, Tutorials.