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oakshadows · 09-16-2011, 01:49 PM

We use corn meal around here to control them somewhat. It works pretty good but there are so many this year it is unbelievable. Luckly they aren't the kind that bite and create sores like the fire ants, but some do manage to get in a little tingle. I doubt that they will do anything except be an annoyance but keep the eyes open and see if the corn meal does the trick, just sprinkle a small amount in their path. There are several other ways but this method is safe expecially if you have kids or small pets around. Honey or syrup works also. Good luck. Give google a shot, plenty of info there.

09-16-2011, 01:49 PM	#2
oakshadows oakshadows's Photo Gallery Location: Dunnellon, Florida Zone: 9b Name: Noah Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,064 Feedback: 1 / 100%	Re: Ants in my banana pot. Should I worry? We use corn meal around here to control them somewhat. It works pretty good but there are so many this year it is unbelievable. Luckly they aren't the kind that bite and create sores like the fire ants, but some do manage to get in a little tingle. I doubt that they will do anything except be an annoyance but keep the eyes open and see if the corn meal does the trick, just sprinkle a small amount in their path. There are several other ways but this method is safe expecially if you have kids or small pets around. Honey or syrup works also. Good luck. Give google a shot, plenty of info there. __________________ "What this country needs is dirtier fingernails and cleaner minds."