[Leica] IMG: Large Ant Hill of Medium-Sized Black Ants

[RicCarter]

looks like fire ants

the dry poison that they grab and carry downthe hole is effective but requires patience

the liquid mix to make a gallon of pour is faster, but make syou hunt for the main hole and risks stings on your ankles

they will NOT go away on their own


ric




> On Jan 15, 2017, at 4:02 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
> 
> For some time now, I have been watching this scene develop. Between my paved parking area and the adjoining fence, a large ant hill has developed.  The ants appear to be black and about 3/8 inch long.  Before I attempt to poison them, I thought I would ask these groups for advice.
> 
> A view of the ant hill:
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Ant+Hill.jpg.html
> 
> Some ants, seen on the leaf:
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Ants+2.jpg.html
> 
> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
> 
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
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