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A sixth grade student in the Philly area needed a science experiment, so he and his Dad, a neuro scientist who had tons of fruit flies thought up an experiment. The went to the growcery store and got every sweetner they could think of, sugar, Splenda, etc... They then loaded up some containers with sweetened food and fruit flies. The one's with the Truvia died within 6 days, the rest lasted a normal lifespan of 2 weeks. See http://www.thewire.com/national/2014/06/truvia-natural-sweetener-is-a-natural-way-to-kill-fruit-flies/372206/
They are now testing to see if Ants, Cockroaches, etc die off in a similar fashion. I'm betting they do.
Try the baking Blend of Truvia, put it in a butter tub with small ant sized holes and place on top of the mound. Then Bee's won't get it. Gotta save the bees or we're all dead. - Albert Einstein I think said that. Let us know what results you get.
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What is an effective homemade solution for killing fire ants?
One effective homemade solution for killing fire ants is to mix equal parts of baking soda and powdered sugar, then sprinkle the mixture over the ant mounds. The ants will be attracted to the sugar and will consume the baking soda, which will ultimately kill them.
Is a fire ant a reptile?
No- fire ants are insects like other ants.
How were fire ants brought to Australia?
Fire ants were first detected in Australia in February 2001 and Global Garden reported on them in the March 2001 edition. This is a follow-up to that article. The more people are aware of this menace the faster it will be eradicated.
How many legs do fire ants have?
Fire ants have six legs.
Who will win fire ants or yellow jackets?
I have used fire ants to get rid of yellow jackets in my yard. So in my experience fire ants win every time.
Are fire ants harmful to dogs?
fire ants can kill dogs, only if there is allot of fire ants on the dog. fire ants can also kill people but only if there is allot of fire ants on the person.
In which deserts can fire ants can be found?
Fire ants are found in the Chihuahuan, Sonoran and Mojave Deserts.
Which layer of the forest does fire ants live?
which layer of the rain forest does fire ants live?
Are there red ants in New York?
Fire ants do not exist in New York. There are many species of ants that do look similar to fire ants that exist in New York.
What kind of frogs eat fire ants?
One example of a frog that eats fire ants is the fire ant frog (Leptodactylus wagneri). These frogs have evolved to have a resistance to the venomous bite of fire ants, allowing them to prey on them without harm. Eating fire ants can help control their populations in certain environments.
Army fire and carpenter are types of what insect?
Army fire ant and carpenter ant are types of ants, which are insects belonging to the Formicidae family. Ants are social insects that live in colonies and are known for their division of labor and organized behavior. Army fire ants are known for their aggressive behavior and painful stings, while carpenter ants are known for tunneling into wood to build their nests.
Do fire ants have gills?
No they do not
