tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955515496357898160.post1411693018695572153..comments2023-07-16T04:04:51.707-06:00Comments on Life in the Slow Lane: I loathe leaf cutter ants!Jones Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10135389646850007584noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955515496357898160.post-41052092520751781502010-02-10T19:47:00.152-06:002010-02-10T19:47:00.152-06:00The Selsun Oro was barely a deterrent, after all. ...The Selsun Oro was barely a deterrent, after all. But I did notice that they particularly liked my ferns so when the last invasion came I plunked a few in their path. Eight ferns later, the ants left happy and content and my garden was untouched. The ferns grow back quickly, too. Hope this helps.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913091262773476914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955515496357898160.post-49712558421596908612009-11-17T15:41:26.980-06:002009-11-17T15:41:26.980-06:00It was extremely interesting for me to read that b...It was extremely interesting for me to read that blog. Thanks for it. I like such topics and anything that is connected to them. I would like to read a bit more on that blog soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955515496357898160.post-60584005190442726092009-03-24T14:08:00.000-06:002009-03-24T14:08:00.000-06:00ashes around plants fend off ants but you have t...ashes around plants fend off ants but you have to be consistant bout making an edge around at all times. and you cant use with iffy plants that cant take alot of acidic soils. ashes also good around peremiter of homes to keeps ants out. i have many kinds of ants in yard and in southern texas the nasty leaf cutters too. I experimented with ashes and i have to find an ant yet that will cross a line of ashes or lime or laundry soap.tide works best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955515496357898160.post-38244434256761541712008-07-05T11:37:00.000-06:002008-07-05T11:37:00.000-06:00I have recently dealt with cutting ants here in Pu...I have recently dealt with cutting ants here in Puerto Vallarta. I won't bore you with my saga, but in the end it seems like Selsun Oro and boiling water down the entrance did the trick. So far. It's only been 5 days since the last activity but hopefully I've found a solution. It took 3 applications. These creatures regroup amazingly well. I also had some luck keeping them at bay from a copa de oro by sprinkling cinnamon around the base. This also keeps ants out of the house. Best of luck to you.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00913091262773476914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955515496357898160.post-55710819088438663702007-12-13T10:48:00.000-06:002007-12-13T10:48:00.000-06:00If you are looking for an "organic" or "eco-friend...If you are looking for an "organic" or "eco-friendly" solution, forget it. Go to your local cooperativo, the place where they sell all the livestock feed and farm supplies and ask. You will need to use something akin to roundup in the states. Those ants are destructive and difficult to destroy, therefore, you need something that will kill almost anything. Don't you have a gardener, he would know...?<BR/><BR/>Your posts sound like your family is trying to figure allot of stuff out on your own, using US logic and you are not attempting to seek out local advice. Generally speaking, if you need to solve a problem, you can go to a local establishment that provides product or services for that type of situation and get the answer. Most people are very cooperative and happy to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com