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Controlling Fire Ants in Container Tomatoes

Fire ants in pots can be managed organically with diatomaceous earth (DE), available at garden centers or online. DE damages ant exoskeletons without chemicals. Ant traps with contained bait are another option — the chemical stays in the trap.

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Apply DE around pot rims and soil surface; reapply after rain.

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