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

[Jim Nichols]

Thanks, Ric.  I didn't realize that there were both red and black fire 
ants.  These must be the black ones.

I have some granules, though they are several years old.  I could try to 
apply some and water them in.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 1/15/2017 3:38 PM, RicCarter wrote:
> looks like fire ants
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> the dry poison that they grab and carry downthe hole is effective but requires patience
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> 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
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> they will NOT go away on their own
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> ric
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>> On Jan 15, 2017, at 4:02 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> A view of the ant hill:
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>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Ant+Hill.jpg.html
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>> Some ants, seen on the leaf:
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>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Ants+2.jpg.html
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>> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
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>> -- 
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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