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05-11-2007, 07:43 AM
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Fire ants in Maryville?
I just saw a news story about fire ants invading many counties in east Tennessee. Is anyone in Maryville experiencing fire ant problems?
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05-11-2007, 07:56 AM
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They sure are. It's all over the local news.
I dealt with them for years in Florida and I absolutely hate them. TA hole bunch of them will jump on you and attack. It's horrible. And they REALLY hurt and leave these little pimples that are unbelievably itchy!
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05-11-2007, 08:28 AM
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I'm wondering since I have 4 dogs, would these fire ants pose a problem to them when they are outside in the yard. My dogs are my family so this is why I'm concerned for them also.
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05-11-2007, 08:56 AM
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I'm not sure. Great question. I had dogs in Florida but I don't know if they were ever bit. Maybe they are smarter than humans?
I know that for nine years I did not learn. I was constantly getting bit.
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05-11-2007, 09:17 AM
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Wow....they're my compatriots...but at least I came legally. :-)
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05-11-2007, 09:26 AM
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That's funny! 
Did you bring them with you?
What part of South America are you from? |
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05-11-2007, 09:34 AM
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I'm from the tropics..... :-) Brazil. It's almost as big as the USA and very diverse....lots of immigrants...I arrived in the USA due to a job transfer in Dec. '99. I love the USA....and I also love Brazil....will never be able to decide between the two....you know....those tough relationships...he..he..he...
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05-11-2007, 09:42 AM
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Well, I'm glad that you are here! 
I just went out on my back deck and saw two HUGE red ants. These are the first I've seen in Tennessee. And they are HUGE.  |
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05-22-2007, 01:21 PM
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Try a product called TALSTAR no ants for 6 mo. I'm in the business
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05-23-2007, 07:13 AM
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Thanks. I'm writing this down for future reference.
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