fire ants

Quote: No, gas comes from refineries. The crude oil it is made from comes from the ground. And it is fine so long as it stays the hundreds of feet below the ground. On the surface, not so much (just ask Exxon or BP). Both are toxic to animals and neither can be made non-toxic. As for pouring it in the ground near or in the coop, I wouldn't. Use a killer or better yet a repellent that is tested and certified as safe around pets and livestock.
 
"If everyone threw a rock into the Grand Canyon..."
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And the ground does live. It is full of life down to the microscopic level, much of which is essential for the life we can see as well. I just hope I don't live near you.

As for poisons, the best kind are the ones that trick the ants into thinking it is food. This they bring into the nest and they all feed on it (Including the queen) so it gets all of them. as another poster suggested, find the nest and lay some down near it so not only will you not risk your birds but may also distract them from your nesting area by providing a more convenient source.
 
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"If everyone threw a rock into the Grand Canyon..."
lol.png


And the ground does live. It is full of life down to the microscopic level, much of which is essential for the life we can see as well. I just hope I don't live near you.

As for poisons, the best kind are the ones that trick the ants into thinking it is food. This they bring into the nest and they all feed on it (Including the queen) so it gets all of them. as another poster suggested, find the nest and lay some down near it so not only will you not risk your birds but may also distract them from your nesting area by providing a more convenient source.
Ok, I'll side with that for animals, but if the ant bed is away from a foraging animal such as chickens, ducks, etc, I'm using gas. Thanks
 
Ok, I'll side with that for animals, but if the ant bed is away from a foraging animal such as chickens, ducks, etc, I'm using gas. thanks

"If everyone threw a rock into the Grand Canyon..."
lol.png


And the ground does live. It is full of life down to the microscopic level, much of which is essential for the life we can see as well. I just hope I don't live near you.

As for poisons, the best kind are the ones that trick the ants into thinking it is food. This they bring into the nest and they all feed on it (Including the queen) so it gets all of them. as another poster suggested, find the nest and lay some down near it so not only will you not risk your birds but may also distract them from your nesting area by providing a more convenient source.
Whoops, wrong quote. I ment to say good advise, but how does grits kill them unless there is something toxic?
 
No, gas comes from refineries. The crude oil it is made from comes from the ground. And it is fine so long as it stays the hundreds of feet below the ground. On the surface, not so much (just ask Exxon or BP). Both are toxic to animals and neither can be made non-toxic. As for pouring it in the ground near or in the coop, I wouldn't. Use a killer or better yet a repellent that is tested and certified as safe around pets and livestock.
Ok, I'll side with that for animals, but if the ant bed is away from a foraging animal such as chickens, ducks, etc, I'm using gas. Thanks
 
Quote: Even sugar ...too much of it...can be harmful. Or salt. I don't know how it works, but it works. I did it originally as an experiment, because I didn't believe it either. But when I came back later to check, there were plenty of dead ants on the top of the mound. Now i just keep the bag of grits handy, in the potting shed. As soon as I see the mound activity, I toss on a handful.
 
Even sugar ...too much of it...can be harmful. Or salt. I don't know how it works, but it works. I did it originally as an experiment, because I didn't believe it either. But when I came back later to check, there were plenty of dead ants on the top of the mound. Now i just keep the bag of grits handy, in the potting shed. As soon as I see the mound activity, I toss on a handful.

Hmmm, I'll have to try this myself.
 

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