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ants all over raised bed. haven't planted anything yet. help

just went to check out my raised bed and work on the soil before I transplant next weekend. haven't done anything to it all winter. it is completely infested and over run with ants. they are everywhere. what can I do? I know I can't plant in that! what can I do to get rid of the ants and prepare for planting next week? TIA!
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Re: ants all over raised bed. haven't planted anything yet. help

  • the ants won't do damage and will help polinate.
  • actually I did some research and they are fire ants. so will have to treat it seems
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    imagejunebride060306:
    actually I did some research and they are fire ants. so will have to treat it seems
    Well then you'd better call the USDA because I think fire ants are unknown in Boston. They need to be notified IMMEDIATELY.
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    imagejunebride060306:
    actually I did some research and they are fire ants. so will have to treat it seems
    Well then you'd better call the USDA because I think fire ants are unknown in Boston. They need to be notified IMMEDIATELY.

     One way to know for sure, get one to bite you and if it hurts like $^%(#!* HELL, then it's a fire ant.

    Signed,

    The girl who stepped in a fire ant mound yesterday and couldn't wear shoes today

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