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Re: Getting rid of ants

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From: Elson R. Trinidad
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 1994 22:19
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In article <778266432snx@skyld.grendel.com> jangus@skyld.grendel.com (Jeffrey D. Angus) writes:
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>In article <33tgjm$ad7@crl.crl.com> mitymik@crl.com writes:
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>  > Earlier mention was made of chalk...and my neighbor told me yesterday told 
>  > me about 'ant chalk' she got in chinatown...has added extras to 
>  > discourage ants.
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>  Proabably a violation of the federal regulations, but this stuff works!
>  About $0.50 a stick, comes two per little box. The instructions claim it
>  is safe and non-toxic, but it works too well.

Doesn't regular blackboard chalk work as well? It's relatively cheaper,
even free at your local school! :)


>  Of course, all our neighbors now think I belong to a satanic cult since
>  there are chalk marks around all the doors and windows.


Just for fun, have someone lie down on the ground and outline their
body. Wonder what your neighbors will think now...



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Subject: Re: Getting rid of ants
Date: 30 Aug 1994 15:19:11 -0700
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