[Artemisia] Regarding Ant Control

[Wendy Campbell]

Since vinegar is acetic acid, IMO it counts as
chemical warfare on ants.  It would make sense that
some vegetation would be more sensitive to acids, even
in mild concentrations such as vinegar.  And there is
some evidence that acetic acid may inhibit plant
growth (Gussin and Lynch, 1982).  

Has anyone spoken to the property managers / owners
regarding their recommendations / suggestions for
dealing with ants on the property?

Katherine the Inquisitive
Barony of Arn Hold

--- Mike <idmike at msn.com> wrote:

> Just a quick note of concern regarding one of the
> ideas proposed in the
> recent "How to deal with ants at Estrella"
> conversation.  Please don't use
> vinegar.  I have been told by professional gardeners
> that using it in high
> concentration is not entirely unlike salting the
> earth tho not quite as
> severe or long lasting. 
> 
> I use it to control weeds in the cracks of my
> driveway/patio.  And I don't
> have to use it very often. (maybe once a year)
> 
> If I understand correctly the land we are using is
> actively farmed.  I don't
> think we'll be invited back of we burn a bunch of
> dead spots in his fields.
> 
> 
> Mauda McClain
> Barony of Arn Hold
> Purpure Pursuivant Chartae
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Artemisia mailing list
> Artemisia at lists.gallowglass.org
>
http://lists.gallowglass.org/mailman/listinfo/artemisia
> 




 
____________________________________________________________________________________
Do you Yahoo!?
Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail.
http://new.mail.yahoo.com