Club soda won't kill fire ants, but this recipe will | Howard Garrett, who writes a weekly organic gardening column for The Dallas Morning News, estimates he received more than 100 inquiries about the club soda remedy, which he categorizes as wishful thinking. His organic treatment can be mixed in the kitchen or purchased ready to use (dirtdoctor.com). Howard Garrett's fire ant killer To make Garrett Juice, mix the following in 1 gallon of water: 1cup compost tea 1 ounce molasses 1 ounceNews