black army ants that bite - Knowledgebase Question

Martensdale, ia
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Question by judy_newman_
May 28, 2007
I have millions of black army ants in my flower bed along my drive way, they bite aswell. I tried old motor oil last year all they did was move down father in the flower bed. HELP, I want them gone, now!!!!!!!!


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Answer from NGA
May 28, 2007
If you can locate the nest, you could pour boiling water on it. Be careful not to spill it on yourself or nearby plants. A number of chemical controls and instructions for how to use them are included in the following article from the University of Kentucky.

http://www.ca.uky.edu/entomolo...

I hope this helps.

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