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I attended a seminar Malcolm presented a few months back at The Gardens of The American Rose Center here in Shreveport. If I recall correctly, Malcolm stated that Liquid Molasses could be used to kill fire ants. I believe he said that you poke a hole in the center of the mound and gently pour a mixture of water and molasses down the hole to kill the ants. Is this correct? Also what is the ratio of mixture you use to make the solution. I'm teach a gardening class for my church, and people are very interested to know if this works.
2/8/200911:30:25 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Liquid molasses can be used to repel ants in the way you describe. The molasses stimulates the growth of microorganisms that the ants don't like, although it doesn't necessarily kill them. Molasses alone is more useful in preventing them from using a particular area. We also sell a product called Anti Fuego, made of molasses, orange oil, water, phosphoric acid, urea, and humate. It works even better than molasses alone. The other ingredients have some insecticidal properties, so when used in conjunction with the molasses they are very effective in treating existing ant infestations and preventing new ones.
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