I just got off the phone with Yancy. We both agree that 1 way to combat this infestation is slicing it thinly, mixing it with onions, garlic, and salt and leaving it it overnight. In the next morning, add some hot sauce, and eat them up. Now, I am not sure whether it will help with meter (since scientific research requires a lot of time and experimentation), but Yancy says that they are definitely good eats.
-wgticon