The thatching ants are already getting out of hand this year to where I can't go into the yard in flip flops. They are also starting to go into our chicken run. They bite/sting horribly and steal the chickens' snacks and I'm sick of it. I was thinking of spraying permethrin around the yard but worried about the chickens eating the grass that has been sprayed.
Is that safe? Can I still eat the eggs if the chickens are eating sprayed grass? Any other ideas? I've tried diatomaceous earth with no benefit. We have been co-existing with them for 15+ years as we're surrounded by forest but I want to carve out a little space for myself!
Is that safe? Can I still eat the eggs if the chickens are eating sprayed grass? Any other ideas? I've tried diatomaceous earth with no benefit. We have been co-existing with them for 15+ years as we're surrounded by forest but I want to carve out a little space for myself!