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Old 06-20-2004, 03:00 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Possible fire ants

I was walking my dog this afternoon, when I saw a couple of ants dragging away an albino caterpillar (or one fatass grub). I stopped to watch for a second, and then poked one of them with a stick. I was horrified to see, a couple of seconds later, about 20 more come tearing towards the caterpillar. I don't know whether they responded to me, and were distracted by food, or if they followed a chemical trail.

The swarming is what prompted me to Google some pics, and I'm pretty sure I have a nest nearby. To make sure, are they in the MA area (I'm about 25 miles S of boston)? And, what should I do, find a new place to walk my dog, or carry a can of Raid? Will they leave us alone unless the nest is disturbed?
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Old 06-20-2004, 03:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Although not an entymologist, I believe it is safe to state that you did not have a incident with fire ants in Boston. AFAIK, they have come as far north as the Carolinas, but not unlike kudzu are staying well south of thee.
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Old 06-20-2004, 06:44 PM   #3 (permalink)
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That's good to know. Just give 'em ten years and they'll be in Boston
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Old 06-22-2004, 06:03 PM   #4 (permalink)
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take some pics and post em.
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Old 06-28-2004, 06:35 AM   #5 (permalink)
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We've had fire ants up in North Western PA.. soooo I wouldnt deny the possibility of them being in MA.

Boiling water is always a easy fix for ant problems here.
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Old 06-28-2004, 04:10 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Get some Amdro from Home Depo, that will get ride of them and it also kills the queen. Your dog walking trail will be safe again.
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Old 06-28-2004, 04:13 PM   #7 (permalink)
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We've had fire ants up in North Western PA.. soooo I wouldnt deny the possibility of them being in MA.

Boiling water is always a easy fix for ant problems here.
That sounds like a good idea. If only I could run boiling water through my sprinkler system and kill the nests that pop up every week.
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