Re: Ants!

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Posted by Julie on August 07, 2000 at 12:21:53:

In Reply to: Ants! posted by Eric T. on August 07, 2000 at 10:53:31:

Hate to tell you this, but you've got a big job on your hands. I have a problem with another kind of bug that has infested my tort's indoor habitat. I also hoped there would be a way to eliminate the bugs without dismantling the whole setup. I did plenty of looking into it, and the answer is there isn't one. Anything that would get rid of the ants would kill the tortoise. If the ants don't leave voluntarily (and they won't), you're going to have to empty the habitat, cleanse it thoroughly to make sure there are no residual eggs or larva, ensure that other ants aren't lurking around the habitat waiting to get back in, and start over. At least, that's the answer I got. If it helps at all, I'm going to be doing the same thing this week. Also, you might try putting ant traps around to discourage new ants after you've gotten rid of the last batch.
: My neighborhood has an ant problem-- little sugar ants and they are everywhere! They have just found my indoor tortoise habitat. Here's the problem-- my indoor habitat is very complex designed to resemble a desert. So, removing everything from inside the habitat is a last ditch effort. And I am not comfortable using insecticides too close to the habitat.
: If anyone has ideas or solutions please tell me.

: -Eric-

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: Hate to tell you this, but you've got a big job on your hands. I have a problem with another kind of bug that has infested my tort's indoor habitat. I also hoped there would be a way to eliminate the bugs without dismantling the whole setup. I did plenty of looking into it, and the answer is there isn't one. Anything that would get rid of the ants would kill the tortoise. If the ants don't leave voluntarily (and they won't), you're going to have to empty the habitat, cleanse it thoroughly to make sure there are no residual eggs or larva, ensure that other ants aren't lurking around the habitat waiting to get back in, and start over. At least, that's the answer I got. If it helps at all, I'm going to be doing the same thing this week. Also, you might try putting ant traps around to discourage new ants after you've gotten rid of the last batch. : : My neighborhood has an ant problem-- little sugar ants and they are everywhere! They have just found my indoor tortoise habitat. Here's the problem-- my indoor habitat is very complex designed to resemble a desert. So, removing everything from inside the habitat is a last ditch effort. And I am not comfortable using insecticides too close to the habitat. : : If anyone has ideas or solutions please tell me. : : -Eric-

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