Joined: 31 Mar 2009
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PILL BUG AND ANTS
Can anyone give me advice on how to get rid of pill bugs(roly polys) and ants in an organic way? They are eating my radishes, beans, and strawberries .
Wed May 27, 2009 6:23 am
jrandml
Joined: 11 Apr 2009
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Pill Bugs
I'm having the same problem with the pill bugs. I did a google search and some suggest using diatomaceous earth. I bought some at Lowe's. Also suggested is springling some corn meal. I haven't completely gotten rid of them but I think it helps. The problems here right now is the rain washes it away.
As far as the ants thank God they aren't bigger than they are. It's so difficult to get rid of them. They rule the world. I asked the same question and received a nice answer about using Borax. I found some at Kroger.
My problems this year in the garden are the pill bugs, worms, ants and RACCOONS! The Raccon problem is the worst. They destroy the tomatoes that are about ready for picking and also take some of the large green ones. I'm about to break out the shotgun.
Good luck.
Fri May 29, 2009 6:54 pm
roystahl Site Admin
Joined: 03 Dec 2005
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Ant and Racoons.
I found borax mixed with sugar is a good combination. If your ants don't go for that, then mix borax with grease. Many ants will like one or the other as bait.
Once you get the ants and pill bugs under control, I will always suggest the motion detector sprinkler. I am a fan of it because it blasts an 8 second burst of water at anything that enters your garden. It is expensive, but quieter than a shotgun
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