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I have elongated twig ants in my Mexican petunias and lugustrum tree in back and in front. Will any ant killer kill them? I was trimming bushes this last weekend and the dog and I got ambushed by these ninja ants. We are both unhappy today and would like o find a fix. I haven't see a ant killer that kills "elongated twig ants" but maybe ant killers kill any ant?
I'm not one to mess w/ bugs that eat dead foliage,decaying leaves etc BUT these where like wasp stings and most unpleasant.
Maybe contacting a local pesticide company, or your Agriculture extension service, for local advice on ridding or controlling the situation. They know your area best.
Location: somewhere close to Tampa, but closer to the beach
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...if you are a little nervous about applying pesticides..try spreading a ring of diatomacious earth around the base of the tree if possible...its essentially microscopic particles derived from natural sources..which is like broken glass to any insects which walk over it..it also causes the insects to dehydrate and die..not the most pleasent way to go but its far less toxic than applying an insecticide..
Getting to them is most likely the problem. They do hurt how well I know. I have been the bomb target to many times when they just fall out of a tree on me and sting. Here is some info that tells you what you are up against. Control does not look easy because of there habitat.
Getting to them is most likely the problem. They do hurt how well I know. I have been the bomb target to many times when they just fall out of a tree on me and sting. Here is some info that tells you what you are up against. Control does not look easy because of there habitat.
i have a pest control business, and have just run into the ant in sarasota,fl. so far i have tried general spraying of the yard, with limited success. i am going to try baiting, starting with sweet liquid baits. the trick will be to bait heavily and persistently with this type of ant, monitoring bait acceptance. another approach would be dusts; seven dust spread evenly over the foraging range may do it. try putting out large amounts of terro, or sugar water with about 5% boric acid in come form of containers. the trick is to keep the bait from drying out. watch for robust feeding, and continue baiting as long as this occurs. i am going to start this week, i'll let you know how it works if you like.
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