Help name 78,216 little black ants, please

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around dealing with an infestation of little black ants, exploring various methods for removal and humorous suggestions for naming the ants. Participants share personal experiences, remedies, and creative ideas, blending practical advice with lighthearted banter.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Humorous

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest using enclosed ant baits that kill the entire colony, while others propose placing poison directly in the ants' path with bait to attract them.
  • One participant humorously mentions setting fire to the ants as a method of extermination, while another expresses concern about the practicality of this approach.
  • There are suggestions for cleaning up food sources and sealing entry points to prevent ants from entering, with one participant sharing a detailed cleaning strategy.
  • Several participants engage in playful naming of the ants, proposing names like "Ant Jemima" and "Antie Mame," and discussing the idea of grouping them into themed clubs.
  • Discussion includes the idea of using skunks as a natural solution to eat the ants, with humorous exchanges about skunks wearing sweaters and their potential as pets.
  • Some participants express a lighthearted view of coexisting with the ants, suggesting they might be trying to communicate a message.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a variety of methods for dealing with the ant problem, but there is no consensus on the best approach. The discussion includes both practical solutions and humorous suggestions, reflecting a mix of serious and playful attitudes towards the issue.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various methods without agreeing on their effectiveness, and some ideas are presented humorously, which may not be practical. The discussion also highlights the importance of cleaning and sealing entry points, but specific steps may vary based on individual circumstances.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers dealing with ant infestations, those interested in pest control methods, and individuals looking for creative naming ideas for pets or fictional characters may find this discussion engaging.

  • #61
Ivan Seeking said:
Hey, if I can't shoot my skunks then you can't kill your ants. I think you should catch them all and relocate them. :biggrin:

Maybe I could just spay and neuter them all,too. :smile:
 
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  • #62
and tag them each with little radio transmitters so that we can track their progress once set free. You can also make a fine batch of ant testicle tea - quite tasty! :biggrin:

LOL! I saw the avatar but I hadn't noticed your location. I really got quite a reaction from Tsu with that shot.
 
  • #63
plover said:
If you've got a lot of toothpicks, I've got some ideas for millipedes... :devil:

Hey, do I get Njorl's points now? :biggrin:

No but you can share them :smile:

The Bob (2004 ©)

P.S. 1.5 Njorl, 1 The Bob and 0.5 Plover :smile:
 
  • #64
Ivan Seeking said:
and tag them each with little radio transmitters so that we can track their progress once set free. You can also make a fine batch of ant testicle tea - quite tasty! :biggrin:
:eek: :eek: :eek:

I remember reading about Richard Feynman's fascination with ants. He spent a couple of weeks following them around his house, I think.

LOL! I saw the avatar but I hadn't noticed your location. I really got quite a reaction from Tsu with that shot.

I still think that's hysterical how you sprung that little surprise on her! :surprise:
 
  • #65
Ivan Seeking said:
LOL! I saw the avatar but I hadn't noticed your location.
I know. Is that just CUTE or what??! :biggrin: I'm so honored to have one of our little skunks chosen as Math Is Hard's avatar! BTW, Ivan - was that Miss Aftermath or was it Evo the Terrible chowing down? Could you tell? I mean... the tail is so BUSHY and all... :biggrin: I mean, you know... well, just thought it might be Evo... Well, er...never mind... :redface: :wink: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #66
Math Is Hard said:
:I still think that's hysterical how you sprung that little surprise on her! :surprise:
Yeah. My life with Ivan is just chock FULL of those 'hysterical little surprises'... :rolleyes: :biggrin:
 
  • #67
Tsunami said:
Yeah. My life with Ivan is just chock FULL of those 'hysterical little surprises'... :rolleyes: :biggrin:

April Fool's Day must be quite an event at your house!
 
  • #68
Tsunami said:
BTW, Ivan - was that Miss Aftermath or was it Evo the Terrible chowing down? Could you tell? I mean... the tail is so BUSHY and all... :biggrin: I mean, you know... well, just thought it might be Evo... Well, er...never mind... :redface: :wink: :smile: :smile: :smile:
That's me, bright eyed and bushy tailed. :-p
 
  • #69
HAhaAHAHhHAAhAAA! Oh Mercy, Evo's tail is quite magnificent, isn't it!
 
  • #71
Thanks for that link - that was helpful. Yup - it sounds like them. They show up everytime the weather gets warm and dry, usually heading for the bathtub first, seeking out water.
 
  • #72
Evo said:
That's me, bright eyed and bushy tailed. :-p
Wow! That WAS you on the lawn the other night! I'd recognize THAT buttho.. er - tail. Yeah, TAIL! - anywhere! :biggrin:(I don't remember saying anything about bright eyes, tho... but, heck... I forget stuff...you know how it is... :biggrin:)
 
  • #73
Evo, I LOVE your new avatar and location! :biggrin: :smile:
 
  • #74
Tsunami said:
Evo, I LOVE your new avatar and location! :biggrin: :smile:
Thanks sis. :biggrin: It kind of reflects the "real" me. :approve:
 
  • #75
Ok this PF relationship thing is going too far. I can't keep up. I am sure there is more than I know but I can't remember :surprise:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #76
Evo said:
Thanks sis. :biggrin: It kind of reflects the "real" me. :approve:

"bushy tailed" reflects the real you? :eek:


:biggrin:
 
  • #77
The Bob said:
Ok this PF relationship thing is going too far. I can't keep up. I am sure there is more than I know but I can't remember :surprise:

The Bob (2004 ©)

I should make a kinship chart. :smile:
 
  • #78
Math Is Hard said:
I should make a kinship chart. :smile:

Please do.

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #79
It's really complicated actually. You see Evo and Tsunami are sisters, and Jimmy P is Evo's son, and Jimmy P is betrothed to Mooberry Marz.. BUT, should Jimmy P and Mooberry Marz ever have a baby, then Tsunami will actually be the GRANDMA of the baby and not the Aunt. So you can see why the whole process is very difficult to work out on paper. Oh, yeah, -- Tribdog is Jimmy P's pet, and I am also a sister of Evo and Tsunami's but not exactly in the same way, since Evo and Tsu are identical twins and have a special psychic bond... make sense?
 
  • #80
You might also want to explain the difference between Zooby and Zoobie and Zooby: the first is a zoobie, the second is a cat, and the third is a skunk.
 
  • #81
That was probably confusing. Let me clarify: Zooby is a zoobie, but Zoobie is not a zoobie, and neither is Zooby.
 
  • #82
Let me clarify: Tsunami and Ivan, at one point, had two pets: Zoobie and Zooby. Now they only have Zoobie. Regardless, neither one of these pets was Zooby.
 
  • #83
Think of it this way:

In no case does Zooby equal Zooby.

In one case Zooby equals Zoobie.

In one case Zoobie does not equal Zooby.
 
  • #84
zoobyshoe said:
You might also want to explain the difference between Zooby and Zoobie and Zooby: the first is a zoobie, the second is a cat, and the third is a skunk.

Actually, I had no idea! That clears up a few quetions I had.
 
  • #85
Well I thank Maths in both threads that I have got this.

Zooby. Shut up. :biggrin: :biggrin:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #86
The Bob said:
Zooby. Shut up.
Are you speaking to me or to Zooby, or have you misspelt "Zoobie"?
 
  • #87
zoobyshoe said:
Are you speaking to me or to Zooby, or have you misspelt "Zoobie"?

What?? :confused:

The Bob (2004 ©)
 
  • #88
wasn't the original topic ants? i leave them to their trail and for the most part they stick to it, it's those big ants that just seem to not build coloneys but invade get the wrath, whatever that is lol. the cats might care if they wern't watching the birds and lizards.
 
  • #89
If a thread in General Discssion doesn't go off topic at least once, it's not successful. :biggrin:

This was a great thread from GD's Golden Era.
 

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