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Old 09-17-2010, 08:02 PM
 
Location: Melbourne oz
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I have a question in relation to the red and black fire ants. I know that they are in the southern parts such as texas, alabama etc. I would like to know if they are a huge problem in Atlanta. For those who live in Atlanta do you find them a huge problem in your home? Is there issues when you go out during summer such as picnics and any other outdoor activities? Just a curious question afterall here in Oz we have fire ants mainly in Queensland but nothing is reported about infestation etc in the news. Even with our own dangerous insects, spiders and snakes not a lot is reported in the news as we learn to live with them (and help with bug spray too) thanks.
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Old 09-17-2010, 08:48 PM
 
Location: West Cobb County, GA (Atlanta metro)
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Lived here 26 years and I've never had an issue with ants INSIDE my house. Outside is a varied story. Seems to vary year to year. Black ants aren't a huge problem. Fire ants seem big this year though. You can of course, treat your yard to help control them, but you have to be careful if you have kids or pets as to what you treat with. They're not going to take over your house and/or yard however, unless you just completely ignore the problem.
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Old 09-18-2010, 09:24 AM
 
Location: Atlanta
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Fire ants tend to be attracted to certain types of soil so they may highly populate one yard and avoid the next one. They're fairly easy to get rid of however so no real problem for me. Most fire ants (i've only seen red ones here) don't care much for coming into your house. The little ants I call sugar ants sometimes will however looking for food and water. They are harmless however and don't bite.
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Old 09-18-2010, 12:11 PM
 
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My Uncle Jack used to call them "fahr aints." We've never had them inside, and have only occasionally encountered them outside. They make some stuff to get rid of their hives -- Amdro, I think it's called. You have to nail the queen.
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Old 09-18-2010, 01:18 PM
 
Location: 30080
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I know its not the best solution... but back in the country when we used to get a mound in the yard... gasoline and a match.....lol
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Old 09-18-2010, 01:31 PM
 
Location: Triangle, North Carolina
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I don't have any issues as my house is treated every quarter. Fire ants can be abundant but mostly you will find their homes against the concrete in sidewalks.

The issue this year is the dang skeeters!
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Old 09-19-2010, 08:54 PM
 
Location: Melbourne oz
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The issue this year is the dang skeeters!
Dang skeeters? what the hell is that? then I googled and found out about "southern talk" you mean mosqitos!!! ha ha Dont worry before I move to Atlanta I will make sure that I get with the local slang!
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Old 09-19-2010, 09:20 PM
 
Location: Mableton, GA USA (NW Atlanta suburb, 4 miles OTP)
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Dang skeeters? what the hell is that? then I googled and found out about "southern talk" you mean mosqitos!!! ha ha Dont worry before I move to Atlanta I will make sure that I get with the local slang!
Methinks skeeters is a US thing, since we called them that in Minnesota as well. Big as houses, and would carry your car off if you weren't careful...

(Sorta like cockroaches in Atlanta)
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Old 09-19-2010, 09:54 PM
 
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As dry as it's been this summer, the mosquitoes still manage to breed. I hate 'em.
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Old 09-19-2010, 10:19 PM
 
Location: Melbourne oz
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Well here in oz we have spiders as large as dinner plates (called bird eating spiders)!!!!
However we also have kangaroos that ride bikes!!!
Bet you cant beat that!!!
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