[Terrapreta] Fwd: Terra Preta and Ants

[Michael Bailes]

Fascinating observations thanks everyone.

So wet char also discourages ants

A company called Barmac here, sells activated charcoal to green-keepers to
adsorb/absorb pesticide and fertiliser spills.
It sells for about $AUD 150.oo (US $125?) retail.
I vaguely remember them suggesting making a slurry out of it to apply it.

I can understand rice hull char as an insectice/repellent as it contains
masses of silica.

Would any of the oils or resins in the char repel ants?
It may depend on the type of char you are using.
Certainly peppermint Essential Oil is an excellent ant repellant.
Michael the Archangel

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Most people don't know that"
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