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Is it safe to use paver/patio sand for ants

Started By Broncos , Oct 12 2019 5:31 PM

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#1 Offline Broncos - Posted October 12 2019 - 5:31 PM

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So I'm not sure what substrate to buy for my p californicus. So I bought patio/paver sand. IS THIS SAFE!!!???


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#2 Offline ANTdrew - Posted October 13 2019 - 3:14 AM

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I think so. You could rinse it a bit in water beforehand just to be safe.
"The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer." Prov. 30:25
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