Ant farm - Page 2

moonshiner · 24-06-2008, 11:00

If you mix ant powder and sugar 50/50 they will take it all into there nest that way it kills most if not all of um

panther · 24-06-2008, 12:01

Thanks for the advice

I thought it was strange that the eggs where exposed like they are

maybe they are moving, as long as they are not in my house it dont bother me as much...but i have noticed that they seem to running toward my little log fence where my lobelias are.....think i might investigate more.

Was gonna shovel em up but they might bite me...

.....LOL

jaysay · 24-06-2008, 16:14

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Originally Posted by panther

Thanks for the advice

I thought it was strange that the eggs where exposed like they are

maybe they are moving, as long as they are not in my house it dont bother me as much...but i have noticed that they seem to running toward my little log fence where my lobelias are.....think i might investigate more.

Was gonna shovel em up but they might bite me...

.....LOL

I'd be worried if I lived in darkest Africa panther, but the suberb of Ossy I don't think they bite to much, may give you a little frienly nip occasionoally when they're a bit crammed, but normally your alright

katex · 04-07-2008, 14:07

Hate coming on this thread Panther .. gives me the creeps, hope you are handling it.

Just been a discussion on the Jeremy Vine show with a Pest Controller .. very informative for all types of pests, including ants.

Like Bonnyboy said .. first easy recommendation was to pour boiling water on them. To stop them entering your house .. there are 'ant pens' available (is an insecticide) which you you draw along the edges of your door, windows frames etc., if they cross it they will die.

Also, ask for a water based ant killer and not to use stuff like talcum powder as it just blows around.

By the way Westender he did say that it is only the females who develop the wings twice a year to mate ... the males die off (LOL). They then lose their wings 'til next time.

He did say was those little red ants that bite.

Can't remember anything else... brrh ... hope they have gone Panther.

flashytart · 04-07-2008, 15:56

i know i said salt last time but i asked mi mate again the other day what it was that she used and she said pepper lol NOT salt

katex · 04-07-2008, 17:07

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Originally Posted by flashytart

i know i said salt last time but i asked mi mate again the other day what it was that she used and she said pepper lol NOT salt

Oh, Flashy .. you do make me laugh ... are you sure wasn't vinegar, salad cream or maybe a touch of Tomato Ketchup ... LOL.

david1 · 04-07-2008, 17:10

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Originally Posted by flashytart

i know i said salt last time but i asked mi mate again the other day what it was that she used and she said pepper lol NOT salt

What a load of condiments!!!!

panther · 04-07-2008, 17:13

cheers Katex

Had a look and it looks like they have gone

They must have been 'moving'....lol
Will keep me eye out for more though!

As for you flashy.....well....no comment!!....

...hehehe

West Ender · 05-07-2008, 21:13

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By the way Westender he did say that it is only the females who develop the wings twice a year to mate ... the males die off (LOL). They then lose their wings 'til next time.

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He's a bit off the mark, then, as it's males and females. It would be a bit pointless, when you think about it, if only females went flying about looking for a mate as there would be no ant fellas up there. There would be a lot of frustrated would-be-queens and no new colonies.

flashytart · 05-07-2008, 21:17

panther you could always try putting some fish and chips down for the ants to go with the salt and pepper

katex · 05-07-2008, 22:45

[quote=West Ender;602649]

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Originally Posted by katex

By the way Westender he did say that it is only the females who develop the wings twice a year to mate ... the males die off (LOL). They then lose their wings 'til next time.

quote]

He's a bit off the mark, then, as it's males and females. It would be a bit pointless, when you think about it, if only females went flying about looking for a mate as there would be no ant fellas up there. There would be a lot of frustrated would-be-queens and no new colonies.

Think you are correct Westender, must have misheard, but definitely the poor males dye off after this exercise ..... typical .. lol