Dear Marc No fertilizer was mixed into the soil or given at any time. Logic tells me it is the high organic content of the mis that provoked the attacks. Thanks for the reply, Cheers, John E. Bryan IntarsiaCo@aol.com wrote: > > They may be attracted to organic type fertilizers such as bloodmeal > and or bonemeal if you use them. > > Mark Mazer > Intarsia Ltd. > Gaylordsville, CT 06755-0142 > http://www.therapyshapes.com/ > USDA Zone 5 > Giant Schnauzer Rescue