Aspartame as Ant Poison

Those of you who have lived in areas with fire ants will understand my animosity towards these insects. I’m thrilled to find spiders, wasps, bees, and other bugs in our yard but fire ants are not welcome. Fire ants are aptly named – the bites burn and sting for a week or more – and they are very aggressive. This year our yard was home to more than usual, which meant we ended up with more bites than usual. With two small children and a dog, we couldn’t just let them stay. Read more