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Ants?

Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by MonkeyZero, May 23, 2008.

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  1. May 23, 2008 #1
    MonkeyZero

    MonkeyZero Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Well my hen is on eggs. My problem is that there are ants outside. Like once, I cracked and egg on accidents, and swarms of ants came. So if the eggs hatch, the ants may crawl on it. How do I get rid of them? NO exterminator, we like the butterflies and beetles.
     
  3. May 24, 2008 #2
    MonkeyZero

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    HELP!!!
     
  5. May 24, 2008 #3
    Fowl-Language

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    I wonder if dusting with diatomaceous earth would work? Periodically I get ants in my house and I'd rather not use pesticides either. Hopefully someone else has more insight...
     
  7. May 24, 2008 #4
    MonkeyZero

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    What else besides DE?
     

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