How can we get rid of a fireant infestation?
This recent and virulent invader is becoming a problem in gardens around Halifax. One non-chemical solution is to pour boiling water on their nest. Borax mixed with sugar is said to work but should not be used in an area shared with dogs or children. You can also try putting your garden in a non-infested part of the yard, which might be impossible. Try encouraging insect eating birds with birdhouses or a birdfeeder. The Museum of Natural History is accepting live or dead ants in order to study them and try to find other ways to control them.
