Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2000 13:32:18 -0600 From: Michael Vanecek <mike@mjv.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg7$foo@default> Subject: Re: Fire Ant Invasion vs. Sarracenia
Wow. That's cool. Suppose a sunken tub with spagnum, plants and a
watering system were introduced to a person's yard? Not only would it be
pretty, it would also be beneficial. Of course, it wouldn't erradicate
the ants - not with their multiple queens. But it would generate a lot
of satisfaction to see the evil ants dying in such a way... :) I live in
Central Texas, but I haven't seen many fire-ant mounds here. I may just
experiment with it anyway to see what results I would get. I think a
variety of Sarr, and maybe the Darlingtonia too?
Jason Ashley wrote:
>
> Living in the northeastern part of the USA I was largely unfamiliar with the
> growing problem of exotic fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) in the southeastern
> part of the country. I find it sadly ironic that as the fire ants spread,
> the habitat for what is possibly the best natural defender, our beloved
> Sarracenia, is decreasing. I am curious however if fire ants are attracted
> to Sarracenia to the same degree native ants are. If so, would it not be
> worthwhile to promote Sarracenia as a natural means of controlling the fire
> ants? From what I have learned about fire ants it would seem that people
> would love to find a natural control or, at least, something of a deterrant
> to fire ant infestations.
>
> Would someone who lives down in Dixie let this poor yankee know if I'm on
> the right track with this line of thought?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Jason Ashley
> Warwick, NY
> USA
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