Ants

We have some unique pests to deal with in Australia. Post your experiences and treatments here for others to learn from.
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Re: Ants

Post by aaron_tas »

great post andrew,
2 posts in...
:D
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Post by Jon Chown »

Good luck ... in the end it is your decision and balancing all the advice can sometimes create more questions than answers!
A sound and well explained answer Andrew - no more questions from me - now where is that ant dust.

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Post by Steven »

Well said Andrew! That sums it up nicely.

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Re: Ants

Post by MelaQuin »

Get the little bastards!! I use 'Fix Ant' Granular for the control of ants. It is often not easy to find but you want to look for the active constituent CHLORPHYRIFOS. I sprinkle it on the soil and water it in. Ants GONE. No Probs!!! I have had two trees with major ant infestations and this stuff cleared them out overnight. And the trees never showed any signs of stress.
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