Ants.
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07/30/14 11:19 AM
07/30/14 11:19 AM
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North40R
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I'm trying to trap coons around chufa patches and my dp traps are full of ants every morning. By afternoon the ants have cleaned most of my bait out or else they have a nest built in the trap. What do I need to do?
My only idea is to bait with shelled corn instead of fish and marshmallows.
I'm also planning to set some coyote traps this week and think I'll have the same problems with ants at them. Any suggestions?
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience! Emerson
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Re: Ants.
[Re: North40R]
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07/30/14 11:38 AM
07/30/14 11:38 AM
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North40R
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Thanks Mr. Kirk! I'll definitely try it tomorrow.
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience! Emerson
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Re: Ants.
[Re: North40R]
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07/30/14 05:16 PM
07/30/14 05:16 PM
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BigBob
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In the past, I have hung Lil Griz upside down from branches etc, so the trap is about 2' off the ground, so the coon can set in relative comfort. Need to check early and use a really sticky sweet bait so it don't fall/run out. I have also used poly-P to hold bait up there.
Also cures mouse problems.
Last edited by BigBob; 08/01/14 03:13 PM.
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Re: Ants.
[Re: North40R]
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07/30/14 05:38 PM
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BigBob
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Thanks, I know you can regularly do that, I was just giving that guy a heads up that it's possible to kill them accidently, as he stated he wanted live release.
Last edited by BigBob; 08/01/14 03:14 PM.
Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon.
Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor.
Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!
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Re: Ants.
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07/30/14 10:07 PM
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Cooner22
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Try spraying that home defense stuff on the DP. The only problem though, and a big one at that, is if that smell scares the coons too. But if it doesn't, you won't have any more ants,
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