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moonshiner 24-06-2008 11:00

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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:D

panther 24-06-2008 12:01

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Thanks for the advice;)

I thought it was strange that the eggs where exposed like they are:rolleyes:
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...:(:eek:.....LOL

jaysay 24-06-2008 16:14

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Originally Posted by panther (Post 597496)
Thanks for the advice;)

I thought it was strange that the eggs where exposed like they are:rolleyes:
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...:(:eek:.....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

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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.

flashy 04-07-2008 15:56

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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 :D:D:D

katex 04-07-2008 17:07

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Originally Posted by flashytart (Post 602085)
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 :D:D:D

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 (Post 602085)
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 :D:D:D



What a load of condiments!!!!:bootyshak

panther 04-07-2008 17:13

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cheers Katex:)
Had a look and it looks like they have gone:D
They must have been 'moving'....lol
Will keep me eye out for more though!


As for you flashy.....well....no comment!!....;):p...hehehe

West Ender 05-07-2008 21:13

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[quote=katex;602049]
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. ;)

flashy 05-07-2008 21:17

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

katex 05-07-2008 22:45

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[QUOTE=West Ender;602649]
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Originally Posted by katex (Post 602049)
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

keetah992000 05-07-2008 22:59

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and so they should lol
lucky bloody ants eh ?


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