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 DD>> Go down the druggist and get a container of boric acid powder.
 NB>> Does the Borax that is sold as a laundry product work as well?

 DD> Not AFAIK. The crystals are too big for any but an Uber-ant to ingest.

 NB> Ah.

 DD> And the mixing with detergent phosphates may put their little
 DD> pheromone sniffers into a snit.

 NB> I didn't think that there were any detergents added to 20 Mule Team
 NB> Borax...  I'll have to check next laundry day...

I may have been thinking of Bora-Teem. 20 Mules (Ronnie Ray-Guns sponsor) is
100% borax. But, the crystals are too big for ants and roachies to deal with
and ingest. 
 
 DD>> For sweet-loving ants mix a liberal amount with a packet of
 DD>> strawberry jam or similar from your last restaurant breakfast.
 DD>> Leave it out where the ants can swarm over it.
 DD>> Some ants are not sweet seeking, but go for oil/grease instead. A pat
 DD>> of butter, some olive oil, canola, what have you, mixed with boric acid
 DD>> crystals serves for them.
 
 NB>> I'll keep it in mind... we usually only have the infestations in the
 NB>> spring... but it's nice to nip in the bud all the same...

 DD> It works pretty well. It also works on cucurachas and some
 DD> beetles, as well.

 NB> Sean brought up the concern that it might harm larger wild (or tame)
 NB> life... Is that an issue?
 
From www.dailypuppy.com "For many years, boric acid has been used to safely
treat infections, kill parasites, clean ears, and a myriad other things in
pets."

So, no, I'd say that's not an issue.   Bv)=

BTW - EPA, those notoriously nervous Nellies has classed Boric Acid as "low
toxicity" WRT humans and pets.

BTW - are you having any trouble uploading packets to Holodeck? I hate to
complain to Mike when the problem may be on my end - although I can't imagine
how as I haven't changed anything that I know of. I was having a problem
uploading when he switched from Synchronet to your beloved Telegard. And he
seems to have had the same problem uploading files and packets since he
switched back to Wildcat. And I'm still having a problem uploading packets. 
FEH!!!

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Bori Cha (Roasted Un-hulled Barley Water Tea)
 Categories: Five, Oriental, Beverages, Grains
      Yield: 5 Servings

      2 tb Un-hulled barley
      5 c  Water; boiling

  "Koreans are not essentially tea drinkers like the Chinese
  or Japanese. Upon being seated in a Korean restaurant or
  home you are more than likely to be served a very
  pale-colored tea prepared from barley. This brew, which has
  a light earthy flavor, is considered to be a health tea,
  good for one's digestive system, especially if sipped after
  dining. I prefer to take the tea in small Chinese teacups at
  room temperature although it can be served quite warm or
  cooled in the refrigerator."

  Put the barley in a large skillet and toast over moderate
  heat for about 10 minutes until the grains have turned to a
  dark coffee color. Stir and shake the pan now and then
  during this time. Set aside and cool.

  Put the toasted barley into the boiling water and simmer
  over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain the mixture and
  discard the barley. Cool and serve at room temperature or
  refrigerate and serve when wanted.

  Makes 5 cups.

  Source: "The Korean Kitchen" by Copeland Marks

  From: http://www.recipesource.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

MMMMM

ENJOY!!!

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