http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/ecology/houston-problem-crazy-ants-invaded/1183 for environmentalists who don't take themselves too seriously Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:39:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/ecology/houston-problem-crazy-ants-invaded/1183/comment-page-1#comment-165726 Doctorate Online Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:29:06 +0000 http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/ecology/houston-problem-crazy-ants-invaded/1183#comment-165726 This is the first I've heard of the "crazy ants" although I've lived in Houston since 1983. I ahd no idea there were ants attracted to electrical items; I think I had better check my air conditioning unit regularly during the coming summer months to be sure its not getting clogged with these little unwanted visitors. At least, as you say, they do perform one good service - getting rid of fire ants. I'd prefer neither, though. This is the first I’ve heard of the “crazy ants” although I’ve lived in Houston since 1983. I ahd no idea there were ants attracted to electrical items; I think I had better check my air conditioning unit regularly during the coming summer months to be sure its not getting clogged with these little unwanted visitors. At least, as you say, they do perform one good service – getting rid of fire ants. I’d prefer neither, though.

]]> http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/ecology/houston-problem-crazy-ants-invaded/1183/comment-page-1#comment-45905 Valerie Mon, 19 May 2008 08:24:04 +0000 http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/ecology/houston-problem-crazy-ants-invaded/1183#comment-45905 With the current rampage of fire ants here in Texas, this might be the earth's way of saying "Hey, there are too many of you! Thus, entering a new ant to take care of the 'over population of fire ants'." With the current rampage of fire ants here in Texas, this might be the earth’s way of saying “Hey, there are too many of you! Thus, entering a new ant to take care of the ‘over population of fire ants’.”

]]> http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/ecology/houston-problem-crazy-ants-invaded/1183/comment-page-1#comment-44736 Eric Fri, 16 May 2008 13:12:55 +0000 http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/ecology/houston-problem-crazy-ants-invaded/1183#comment-44736 While we've never been invaded by this species, we've discouraged hordes of ants from invading our home by sprinkeling baby powder along their path. They don't come back to that spot for a very long time. I've been told that the fine powder irritates them and makes it difficult for them to walk. I do believe a few get killed in the dusting, but most just run off. Non-poisonous, and it smells nice. While we’ve never been invaded by this species, we’ve discouraged hordes of ants from invading our home by sprinkeling baby powder along their path. They don’t come back to that spot for a very long time. I’ve been told that the fine powder irritates them and makes it difficult for them to walk. I do believe a few get killed in the dusting, but most just run off. Non-poisonous, and it smells nice.

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