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Control Makes Fire Ants Bearable BY WILLIAM BARROW JR. Agricultural Extension Agent Fire ants arc a nuisancc. They rank right up there with mosquitoes and yellow flies. Brunswick County residents have been enduring fire ants sincc the early 1970s. At first, thoughts were that its spread northward could be stopped; the idea of eradi cation even crossed a few minds. However, after years of watching, waiting and experimenting, it seems the red imported fire ant is here to stay. Current in festation in North Carolina is limited to the 17 southeastern counties bet- barrow ween iviorcheaa Ciiy auu Chailouc. Spot infestations have been noted as far north as Raleigh. The poten tial for infestation continues in those counties east of an imapinarv line drawn from Norfolk, Va., through Raleigh and down to At lanta. Since these unwelcome guests insist on hanging around, I assume it's our responsibility to make the stay as enjoyable as possible ? for us, not them. From my point of GARDENING TIPS view, that means keeping popula tions under control in frequently used areas of our yards, gardens and playgrounds. The first step is proper identifi cation: How do you know it's a fire ant? Red imported fire ants arc red dish to dark brown and range in size from 1/8 to to 1/3 inch in length. This insect lives in colonics or mounds. Four types of ants live in each colony: minor workers, ma jor workers, males and females. Since many common ants arc the same color and size, the easiest way to identify fire ants is by their mounds. Fire ant mounds are typi cally four to eight inches in diame ter and three to five inches tall. However, they may reach a height of 18 to 24 inches and may be 24 iiiciic5 in utaiuCici ?>i liic ujm;. A gentle tap or brush of the mound will send dozens of ants to the top to check out the disturbance. Other ant colonies do not respond in this manner. Two distinct methods are used for control. In highly traveled areas, use contact chemicals such as Diazinon, Orthene or Dursban. Mix one ounce of these liquid chemicals with a gallon of water and pour the entire mixture on one mound. This drenching sends the active ingredient throughout the mound. If granular forms of Dia/.inon are used, be sure to water in the materi al as described in the directions on the bag. Orthene 75 SP is a soluble pow der that can be sprinkled on the mound and left for the anus to take down throughout the mound. For best results, lightly tap or brush the mound to make the ants active. Contact chemicals give results in 24 to 48 hours. In less traveled areas consider using bails such as Amdro or Af firm. These materials should be spread uniformly over the infested area. The worker ants pick up the bails while foraging and take them back into the mounds. While bails arc cffcciivc ihcy take longer to work; four to six ?vCCK3 is iiuL uncommon, ouun uu not have to be watered in. They lose their potency after 72 hours if exposed to the sun. Fire ants arc spread throughout Brunswick County. And, as the temperature begins to cool and late season rains continue, their activity will likely increase. If you need more information on how to treat these uninvited "guests," contact the Agricultural Extension Office at 253-4425. r J/GRO ?'< tlv ? monw ? ,: v ?IAM- rMOIO IY SUSAN USHEK Lawn Offers Late Summer Color Beds of roses, periwinkles and impatiens and a trim lawn of Bermuda grass edged in variegated liriope or "monkey grass" ofTer plenty of late summer color at the home of Rudy and Ellen Johnson, Great Oak Circle, Sea Trail. Their lawn was chosen as yard of the month for September by the Sunset Sands Garden Club. Presenting the Johnsons with a ficus are club member Ginny Winters (left) and Yard of the Month Chairman Mildred Bernard (right). Fund To Honor Young Elizabeth Young of Southport is "among six area residents and one organization soon to be honored by the Tri County Campaign Comm ittee of the United Negro College Fund. The awards will be presented Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the civic room of the Whitcville City Schools Administration Build ing. President Robert L. Albright of Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte will be the guest speaker. Mrs. Young, a supervisor with the Brunswick County Board of Educ ation, is one of two people slated to receive the "Outstanding Educator Award." The other is Deliah Blanks. Also to be honored are Jim High and Larry Williams, Outstanding Businessman Award; Arthalia S. Bennett, Distinguished Service Cit ation; Vangus Nichols, Service To Mankind Award; and the Whitevillc Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Civic Award. Tickets arc S15 for individuals and $25 for couples. They are avail able from committee members and area locations. For more informa tion contact The United Negro Col lege Fund, P.O. Box 1729, Whitc ville, N.C. 28472 or area co-chair persons Virginia J. George and Joyce West. The area committee serves Bninswick, Columbus and Bladen counties. Southport Group Will Host Area Society The Southport Historical Society will host the September 23 meeting of the Old New Hanover Geneal ogical Society in Southport's Frank lin Square Park. Members and guests of both groups will share a covered dish picnic lunch at noon, followed by a short meeting meeting and at 2 p.m., a program by Bill Reaves. Reaves is the author of Souihport (Smithville) A Chronology. Vol. 1 (1520-1887). His program will foc us on the early settlers of Southport and Brunswick County. The Old New Hanover Gcnealog / N L. Bookworm Causeway Plaza-HokJen Beach 842-7380 ? Mon-Sat 10-9, Sun 12-9 NEW ARRIVALS "Chapman Piloting" ? Elbert S Maloney Reader's Digest "Illustrated Guide To Gardening" "The Scented j. Garden" ft? Rosemary Vert ry ical Sociciy was formed last March and has as its spccial attention the Old New Hanover Precinct, from which Brunswick, New Hanover, Bladen, Pender, Duplin, Sampson and Onslow counties were formed. From 10 a.m. until noon, and again for an hour after the meeting in the park, Southport Historical Society will hold an open house at its headquarters in the Old Bruns wick County Jail on Nash Street. Visitors arc welcome to tour the Old Jail and to view the slide show tour of Historic Southport. Are you sweatin' the high cost of health insurance? I can save you 30% or more (in many cases) on your current health insurance premium. For good coverage at a price you can live with, call me. Dennis Jessen 842-8034 Representing Amcrlcaii Republic Insurance Co.. an A* Superior rated cunpany 1989 THE BRUNSWICK BEACON | New Home Savings You'll FALL" For! 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