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Red Ant Control

Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by Eatin'Dirt, Jul 25, 2010.

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  1. Jul 25, 2010 #1
    Eatin'Dirt

    Eatin'Dirt Songster

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    I looked through a few pages looking for red ant control or anything like that. I didn't see it. So if this is a repete then I am sorry. I have red ants so darn bad in & around my chicken coop. My chicken coop is large & can not be moved. So what you do do for red ants with chickens around? Thank you for any input! [​IMG]
     
  2. Jul 25, 2010 #2
    BC_Farms

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  3. Jul 25, 2010 #3
    Eatin'Dirt

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    I can't do Guinea's. Not enough yard.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2010 #4
    cracking up

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    My guineas don't touch the red ants. Someone said corn meal or corn starch others swear by DE. If you find something that really works let us know. I haven't tried the cornmeal or cornstarch.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2010 #5
    Pet Duck Boy

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    Do you have red fire ants? (The ones that sting and have the potential to have 100+ queens) Or the larger, 1/4 of an inch red Formica ant that is fast, aggressive, but has no sting and sprays acid.
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2010 #6
    imtc

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    I've poured boiling water on the mound and it's worked.
     
  7. Jul 25, 2010 #7
    dsqard

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  8. Jul 25, 2010 #8
    Eatin'Dirt

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    Thank you everyone. These ones bite! & It stings & hurts for a while. I will try a few of the things listed on the other thread, thanks for posting.[​IMG]
     

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