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Question

I have teeny tiny ants, millions of them, in the soil under some of my potted plants. How do I get rid of them? They are climbing up into the pots and that can't be a good thing for my flowers. Thanks.
Elizabeth
San Rafael

Answer

You can get rid of your ants with the Green Light Slug and Snail (it also is effective on ants, sow bugs, and earwigs). Sprinkle some under the pots as well as the soil in the pots. This is an organic remedy based on boric acid.

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