@futurebird Hi, i need an opinion from the resident Ant-thropologist (sorry..
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@futurebird Hi, i need an opinion from the resident Ant-thropologist (sorry.. :D)
I found this anthill in my mothers garden/flowerbed, and just managed to keep her from trying to kill it.
She is of the opinion that those are pests and need to be convinced to go away, with prejudice.
True to your name, it would be awesome if you have some propaganda, ehm, i mean information i can use to convince her that ants are awesome and useful?
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@futurebird Hi, i need an opinion from the resident Ant-thropologist (sorry.. :D)
I found this anthill in my mothers garden/flowerbed, and just managed to keep her from trying to kill it.
She is of the opinion that those are pests and need to be convinced to go away, with prejudice.
True to your name, it would be awesome if you have some propaganda, ehm, i mean information i can use to convince her that ants are awesome and useful?
Is this in the US in the south? Do you have a photo of an individual ant?
This looks like Solenopsis invicta the imported fire ant, but I'd need to see an ant to know for certain.
Which means your mom might be right... however ... go luck with getting rid of them! They have multiple queens.
The messy nest with many entrances is a big tell for these small shiny ants who sting.
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Is this in the US in the south? Do you have a photo of an individual ant?
This looks like Solenopsis invicta the imported fire ant, but I'd need to see an ant to know for certain.
Which means your mom might be right... however ... go luck with getting rid of them! They have multiple queens.
The messy nest with many entrances is a big tell for these small shiny ants who sting.
@futurebird its in southern germany. I'll see if i can get a portrait tomorow.
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@futurebird its in southern germany. I'll see if i can get a portrait tomorow.
OK that location changes things a lot. I would need to look at the book and will if I have a photo.
Disregard the comments about solenopsis invicta. It's not them!
