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This is how my morning went. I tried vinegar-they didn't mind. I tried WD40 since it is a cure all, LOL-they didn't mind. I tried salt-didn't mind. Then I poured bleach over the entire area-they didn't like it but still had them. I'll have to wait and see now. I have a thirty year old...

Quote: I can't do gas because the ants are right in front of the coop door. I will probably try the boric acid and put a board over it so the chickens don't get it or the dust. What a problem!!!!

Anyone try borax/boric acid?

I tried coffee grinds, they moved over. Now I poured vinegar on them, I have to wait and see what happens. The problem is that they are right at the coop door, so it gives me no where to stand and watch chicken television. I will keep going down the list. Hate those buggers!

well I tried one suggestion today. I put the coffee grinds under the piece of wood that they're under, and a few hours later they were gone! I'm sure they are just moving, but at this point, I don't need them right in front of my coop where I sit with the chicks. I've been bitten enough...

Hmmm. I tried grits with regular (?) ants, and it worked even when Home Defense didn't. I have had no luck with bug spray, home defense, or sevin. They are tough. I will write all these suggestions down and see what works. It's amazing how quick they stick to your shoe and get up your...

Quote: Boiling water might work even if it doesn't freeze. The exhaust fumes seems like a good idea too.

The fire ants are eating me alive! I sit and watch my chickens and the next thing is that they are all over my feet, ankles, pants. What can I do?