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Show Ants are at times a great pest in an apiary. They are constantly moving according to the weather. While the weather is cool they like to make their nests in the surplus of the hives, where they get the benefit of the heat generated by the bees. This especially is the case when any kind of protection is offered them. They trouble the bees not a little, as they are so small that the bees cannot sting them, and they often carry off large quantities of honey. The large red ants seem to be the most destructive. There are several ways of getting rid of these pests. Boiling water, soap-suds or coal-oil poured in their holes will destroy them. Leaves of tansy or catnip will drive them away. Pulverized borax scatted in their haunts will also cause them to leave. |
