Master Gardeners: Texas Leaf Cutter Ants: Are there solutions for control?
Editor's Note: This is the second of a two-part series on Texas leaf cutting ants. The first part was published on Sept. 4.Control of Atta Texana, ...
Editor's Note: This is the second of a two-part series on Texas leaf cutting ants. The first part was published on Sept. 4.Control of Atta Texana, Texas leaf cutter ants, is a challenge because of the size, structure and complexity of the colony, as well as their exclusive diet of fungus.Let's look at what works, what doesn't, and feasible solutions for individual circumstances.Natural predators include armadillos, but it is doubtful we will welcome them in our gardens.Hydramethylnon baits: Texas A&M and Texas A&M AgriLife recommends hydramethylnon as the only active ingredient for Texas leaf cutter ants for homeowners.