Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/01/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 > > 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 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >