In article  Kevin Roddy <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>Date:         Thu, 23 Mar 1995 10:32:27 -1000
>Reply-To: Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
>From: Kevin Roddy <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject:      Ants!
>To: Multiple recipients of list BEE-L <[log in to unmask]>
 
>Does anyone have a good suggestion for a bee-friendly insecticide around
>the hive?  Precautions such as having the hive relatively high off the
>ground, etc. are in place.  Someone suggested the "ant stakes," poison
>which is contained in a metal housing that is then stuck in the ground is
>a good choice, but I'd like to hear your success stories.
 
>Is anyone familiar with this product?  If so, is the bait attractive to bees?
 
>thanks
 
>kevin roddy
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Kevin -
 
I'm in southern California and I have a problem with (grease?) ants. These are
the small, dark grey or almost black ants found all over southern California's
kitchens <g>. They enter my hives and basically bother the bees. I use the
stakes ("Grants For Ants") and they are *very* effective. The bees don't go
for it and it seems to be very attractive to the ants ... they are
significantly reduced in number after a week or so.
 
Regards, Richard
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