Red Ants?

[Fiona]

Hello, I'm not totally new to this forum but this is my first posting.
I have lots of red ants (at least I think that's what they are) on my allotment and wondering if there is anything I can do to 'control' them.
Everytime I go there I come back with dozens of bites/stings which I have to take anti-histmines for - for days after. I'm quite sensitive to insect bites and stings and have to carry the tablets with me at all times because of this. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to stop this happening other that wearing an all in one protective suit! Not practical and far too hot given the present weather

[the.fee.fairy]

Boiling water on the nest?
Sugar and borax - they take it back to the nest and feed the queen.
Repost this in Tips, Hints and Problems, and there'll be more people to look and help!

Welcome to the forum!

[Andy Hamilton]

Tried a few things on our plot, like semolina so they feed the queen with it and she expands until dead that does not work and they just seem to move house. I tend to continually disturb them and they set up a new home all around the plot. I now just live with them, but it sounds like that is not an option.

Anyway welcome to the forum and yes repost in tips, hint and problems.

[mithril]

Hi. Like you I was reading before I actually joined. I don't know about red ants but black ones don't like sage (fresh or dried) so that might be useful around the area your working in to help keep them off you?
Good luck in getting rid of them.
mithril.