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Newspaper

Wilson County News

Location

Floresville, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 2002

Page

3

Fire ants invade Texas triggering two step control plan

The Texas extension service outlines a two step method to curb fire ants with broad cast bait over yards followed by mound drenches. Baits use processed corn grits with soybean oil and kill the queen. Organic options exist and boiling water can help but carry risks. The pests arrived in the US and now infest about 56 million acres in Texas.

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Correction: Actor Frank Ford Joins Whataburger Ad

The Wilson County News corrects an Aug 28 misidentification. Dallas actor Frank Ford, known as the hamburger fanatic for Whataburger, came to Floresville for a commercial.

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Winterizing Roses and Pecans

The guide advises pruning dead or diseased rose wood and reducing modern roses to about 3 feet. It recommends resuming the spray program to protect plants during the cooler season.

Early Pecans and Bright Texas Garden Blooms

The text notes Pawnee as usually the first pecan to mature. It also identifies Texas bells and poinciana as bright yellow and orange flowering plants, both hardy to drought and sun. Finch, a horticulturist with the San Antonio Water System, discusses gardening on KLUP radio and via email.

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