Ants, ants, ants. Perhaps this seems like a small problem,
(pun intended) in my case it is a big problem.  My next door neighbor
realizes that I have bees and (does not object). Last year year she used
Sevin and spread it about for the control of ants/roaches/other garden
pests. My hive crashed miserably.  Now, my neighbor and I had the Sevin
discussion the other day and I described what happens when the bees
carry  Sevin dust back to the hive. I asked her for some time to derive some
better alternatives. This agreed, I ask the list for suggestions if I may?
  The most obvious solution is to move my home hive out in the country with
the rest of them and be done with it. However, I wish to have bees in the
backyard for the enjoyment of it and would appreciate the input with regard
to picking my poison.
        I have considered granular preparations and suggesting these for
our mutual benefit.   ****Any suggestions, what has worked for you,etc..?
Graciously thanking you in advance!    Maynard
 
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