+Elektrazz Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 In Florida I never wear "shoes" only flip-flops. After getting cut up from thorns I decided to purchase some lightweight walking shoes. similar to "tennis shoes". I then got attacked by ants. they clung on to my shoes and went searching for blood. So my question is without wearing boots has anyone found any tricks to keep ants away? Quote Link to comment
+Z_Statman Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Bug spray - Deet or the like. Spray shoes and ankles up about 3-4" Keep your eyes alert 1 Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Curious, now that you're wearing shoes, could it be you're just not paying as much attention as when you had bare feet? - The reason I ask is simply wearing shoes shouldn't have created a problem. My experience with fire ants is much further North (NC), and even though DEET may repel 'em some, there's not much that'll stop them when they've been disturbed. Quote Link to comment
+Elektrazz Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Just now, cerberus1 said: Curious, now that you're wearing shoes, could it be you're just not paying as much attention as when you had bare feet? - The reason I ask is simply wearing shoes shouldn't have created a problem. My experience with fire ants is much further North (NC), and even though DEET may repel 'em some, there's not much that'll stop them when they've been disturbed. Well the ants crawled up to the top of my shoes and bite me. That was the problem! dam ants! Quote Link to comment
+JohnCNA Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Fire Ants don't attack unless you disturb them. Shoes or no shoes, if you step on a nest, you will get stung. 2 Quote Link to comment
+WarNinjas Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I am not from Florida but guessing that could happen from time to time but shouldn't happen often? Quote Link to comment
+Isonzo Karst Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Minor aside, it's unlikely that you encountered fire ants. Term fire ant applies to a number of species; what distinguishes fire ants is that they have a stinger, injecting an alkaloid venom (really nasty stuff) and biting jaws. Most ants bite, spraying some type of formic acid, no stinger. I expect you were bitten. Unpleasant, and may leave a tiny pus pocket. I think Z Statman nailed it - keep an eye out Quote Link to comment
+thebruce0 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 All I think of whenever someone talks about fire ants is MacGyver. That episode gave me nightmares as a child. I still shiver at the thought. Maybe a flamethrower should be another useful TOTT? 1 Quote Link to comment
+Elektrazz Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 15 hours ago, WarNinjas said: I am not from Florida but guessing that could happen from time to time but shouldn't happen often? Fire ants mounds appear like a little sand pile. They are everywhere. Quote Link to comment
+Elektrazz Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 45 minutes ago, thebruce0 said: All I think of whenever someone talks about fire ants is MacGyver. That episode gave me nightmares as a child. I still shiver at the thought. Maybe a flamethrower should be another useful TOTT? OMG that is me only the ants are really really tiny. hahaha Quote Link to comment
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