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Forum: Texas GardeningReplies: 26, Views: 167
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SavinMaven

(Zone 8a)

August 31, 2008
3:35 PM

Post #5491253

I usually let them be, but they actually became dangerous this year. I had huge castles about 2 feet wide pop up throughout the yard. It was nearly impossible to avoid them. I tried various remedies including DE, but nothing seemed to work.

I reluctantly decided to use a toxin, but wanted something that would work without reapplication. I used over n' out around March. It took 8 weeks or so as the mounds relocated everywhere (including bags of potting soil!) and seemed worse. Finally, it seemed to work. BUT now they are back and as aggressive as ever. Any suggestions?

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