Topic: Some pics to make you itch!!

[lewic]

Not sure if this is supposed to go in Wildlife or Pests and Diseases..

Pulled back some plastic I'd had down for a few months so I could dig a hole to put a squash in.. and found this  :P Had to get some photos, but got bitten a few times in the process. Ants crawling all over the camera and in my hair.. I swear they can jump, just like slugs!
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[Hector]

We moved a slab at the weekend and had a similar experience...they all "grabbed" the white cocoon things and pulled them down tunnels

[saddad]

Doesn't bother me but can't even say "Nits" or fleas without scratching...  ::)

[hippydave]

they taste very sweet when you can get them without the ants ;D

[Robert_Brenchley]

The ants like the warmth. I haven't heard of ant pupae being eaten, but in some parts of the world they dip flying ants in honey and eat those.

[Baccy Man]

It tends to be red ant eggs that are eaten particularly in Thailand where they are called 'Kai Mot Daeng'.

[rosebud]

 I must name drop for this reply ;D.
Lord & lady Clauson, once bought some ants in chocalate  :o for me when i was there nanny, many many years ago.  No i never tried one much to there surprise. ;D.

[Old bird]

I have huge admiration for them!  Even in their panic as their nest is being invaded by humans their primary thought is "the babies"  I hate having to kill them - but sometimes there is no alternative!

Funnily enough - did you know that ant killer kills only black ants - not red ants?  Anyone know how to get rid of red ants?  I would use boiling water but haven't any power up the lotty!!

Old Bird

 :D

[rosebud]

 Take a flask full of boiling water. ;D

[Robert_Brenchley]

A little borax mixed with jam.