"Evil" pesticide? "Toxic" is a bit more science-driven.
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Julia Germany <germa...@aol.com> wrote: > At last weekend's TCMA meeting, Matt Turner gave a very interesting report > about the rapid spread of the Tawny Ant, formerly known as the Raspberry > Ant, after the man who identified them. Had Matt not previously asked me > to "like" the Tawny Ant FB page, I would not have known what he was talking > about and why cavers should be concerned. He has been monitoring them > inside and outside of Whirlpool Cave (Austin) as well as other caves in the > area for a long time, and they are starting to have serious effects on the > caves and the crickets. The current solution is an evil pesticide that will > only cause more problems for caves. > > While watching the 10:00 pm Houston ABC local news tonight, they did a > story about these invasive ants. It's worth the few minutes the story > lasts to watch and learn more: > > http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/consumer&id=9215910 > > For even more info, contact Matt Turner. Sorry, I don't have his email > address. > > julia germany - Houston home owner who will vigilantly be on the look out > for these invasive ants in my potted plants, and around my yard! >
