How to Kill Texas Leaf-Cutting Ants
While entomologists are fascinated by the Texas leaf-cutting ant, homeowners find them a destructive nuisance. The ants live in colonies of up to two million and can remove the leaves from all the plants in a yard in a short period of time. Moreover, they attack many types of foliage, including weeds, grasses, plum and peach trees, blackberry bushes and ornamental plants. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Locate the signature crater-shaped mounds, which are five to 14 inches high and about a foot in diameter. There should be a grouping of several mounds that are close together at the heart of the colony. To mount an effective assault, you may need to work with your neighbors; the colony has underground tunnels that lead to other entrances that may be 500 feet away. Some chambers of the colony may be 20 feet deep.
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For best results, apply when the colony is most active, usually at night or during the coolest part of the day. Using a disposable cup, sprinkle Amdro Ant Block granules directly on and around the mounds. Don't apply more than 3/4 pound per colony. The ants think the granules are food and carry them back to the colony.
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Check the colony again in about 40 days. Re-apply if necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Read label thoroughly before beginning treatment, including all directions and safety precautions.
Keep pets and other people out of the area during application.
Don't use on wet grass or if rain is imminent.
