Seeking Revenge on the Ants That Tried to Kill Me
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- I recently tried starting a garden, except it was immediately overtaken by ants. It's since become a battle against them, to get my yard back. This is part 3.
Part 1: • Something in My Garden...
Part 2: • Fire Ants Took My Gard...
This is part 3.
Part 4: • The Fire Ants Are Back...
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0:00 Recap
0:20 Poison
3:09 Another discovery
5:13 Updates
6:25 Poison cont.
7:30 Garden setup
13:05 Mosquitoes
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YESS WAARRR ON THE ANTS
@@ZroEbk One word: BellyButton. Nuf said.
time to go running, it gonna help ur heart and your heat
When the chickens graze there gonna get poisoned 🤢
Be careful about your chickens being exposed to the poison. They could get sick from eating bugs that have been poisoned.
Seriously!!! Bump this so he sees
bump
Exactly should’ve used fire, arson is always the solution
Boom boom explosion
Bump, Please hope he sees this as I've been stressing over this Since the last episode
Just saying, if he decided to change his content to more lifestyle/commentary videos I wouldn't be complaining....
:]
Yes
I wouldn't complain about more accidental herping moments...
>..> 🐍
@@RockersSmt wow your the only one who has said that
I think those are weevils in the chicken feed don't worry as long as you're not going to eat them they're fine the chickens will love them extra protein
I agree with the weevils
Yep, we see them as a pest, the chickens see them as a yummy snack
I agree, they do appear to be weevils
They are, and even if they were black ants the chickens wouldn't mind foraging for them in their feed lol
those looked like weevils in the chicken feed. they're harmless and probably just extra protein for the chickens
Yeah exactly let the chickens eat them its actually better variety for them.
Definitely weevils
yeah, and it's very hard to get rid of them
the little bugs in the chicken feed were weevils! harmless to chickens but can be seen as pests.
Woynd it kill them to put the whole thing in the fteezer for a while?
@@edwardhisse2687 it should! That’s now me and my mom keep flour and powders weevil free, keep stuff in airtight containers or keep it in the freezer, just take what you need and put it back, should stay completely weevil free!
goherping ants update part 284- the ants have learned how to fight with weapons and now can take over entire yards at once. the heart of it is at goherping’s backyard and they have one final fight to see who will win the destiny of this world once an for all.
(this is a joke if you didn’t already notice)
(im not funny)
Typically, you'd put the chicken wire on both sides of the wood. That way predators cant push their way inside.
Hey Alex. There's a channel called Ant Canada that had fire ants in his yard. Pouring boiling water on the nest worked for him. The only thing is that you have to find the main nest with the queen. Hopefully this helps!
Good idea
How do u even find that
@@emacd520 thats what bothers me. With a colony big enought the main nest might not even be on his land.
his area of infestation was waaaay to big to use boiling water to kill them all at once. even doing a piece at a time would give the ants time to fight or flight lol
Nooo not Straw!!
Introducing Straw will increase your weeds, and unwanted growth. It also may introduce pesticides and other harmful chemicals that may be on the straw. Consider using bark mulch instead, staying away from cedar.
You can also consider using Cardboard, or landscape fabric, but Bark Mulch is the most environmentally friendly.
- Sincerely, a Horticulturalist
Whole stem wood chips are better. Bark mulch breaks down too quickly and can cause acidic soil. Beneficial decomposers such a fungi and aerobic bacteria thrive best on spongey wood.
I been waiting for this, I've never seen so many ants EVER. this man is gonna have an insane water bill
😎 well and septic 😎
The story just keeps going 😭
As someone allergic to mosquitoes yeah that's normal reaction. I get super itchy and end up with welts and not much helps. That was definitely fire ant venom reaction
I’m not entirely sure why but you’ve become my favorite CZcamsr recently. I wish nothing but success for your future, keep up the great work.
thanks!
Don't throw away the feed, the chickens will eat the bugs
“Deaths to millions… all because of me… all because we couldn’t get along…”
Those are mild mosquito bites compared to the pus-filled sting you showed last video. Whoever said that was your issue likely doesn't know how fire ants work. I've been stung. Your reaction to the fire ants was CLASSIC in terms of the reaction even for someone not severely allergic (and you were definitely about to experience anaphylaxis). The more it happens, the more likely it is to keep getting worse, so I hope you were able to kill those bastards.
The original comment was referring to a "mosquito bite" he CALLED it a mosquito bite in the video when he showed it, but it didn't look like the bites in this video lol that person thought he had reaction to something ELSE, which triggered all the histamines, and then a second toxin, all the ant venom, caused his body to go into overdrive
Epipens are only for true emergencies where you can't breath then you are supposed to go to the er afterwards. It will cause racing heart and palpitations btw
Yeah and those side effects concern me because of his previous and current heart issues.
It's a literal shot of adrenaline after all; it'll have the exact same effects as a really bad jumpscare (scaled up).
Yeah, I commented this because it seems like he might not understand. I didn't want him to use it if he had another allergic reaction like he had because he wouldn't need it. He'd need Benadryl and maybe prednisone unless it started to affect his airway.
Yeah I think it’s best to view them as a treatment for anaphylaxis, not treatment for allergic reaction or anything like that. They are designed to slow down an anaphylactic reaction long enough for you to get to the hospital and that’s about it
"I guess I'm now an ant breeder as well" 😂😂😂😂
just to let you know, chicken wire (what you have on your run) won’t keep any predators out. you should reinforce it with hardware cloth, and can screw that on with screws and washers to make it actually secure
It would make it safe from some things right? But I imagine any bird (obviously since they fly lol) raccoon, bobcat ect would just climb over it
The chicken wire is just for hawks
@@DoorsToHideBehind156 99% of predators can rip through it because it’s not welded, it’s really just meant to keep chickens in. even a large dog can get through it
Yes. Large dogs rip and chew wood off. Chickens have to be raised high off the ground or else chain link fence with underground digging deterrents.
7:08 Alex is such a good vlogger that even when his camera falls over, it does so aesthetically and in time with the beat.
😎
Ok the accidental herping was kind of everything 😍
I'm going to be honest when you talked about changing your videos I was nervous, however this is exactly the content I didn't know I needed in my life.
That little pipe at 7:25 is for your AC, when it runs it makes condensation.
oh, makes sense. It's so goopy
@@GoHerping good observation. The goop can clog the pipe, which will cause a leak inside. You'd be surprised how many gallons of water one of those produce in the summer. I make a point to lol blow mine out from the inside once a year at the beginning of summer, and pour a little bleach down it when I refill the water softener. The start will be near the inside unit. Used to work in property management and i learned maintenance things. ✌️
You should start using metal garbage cans to store feed. Never had an issue with bugs or feed getting wet from rain or humidity, works perfectly and stores a lot.
The mosquito bite you showed last time was really big compared to these. You probably arent severely allergic to fire ants, but instead just got bitten and stung so many times by them that a mild/moderate allergy got severe, and maybe your body just went crazy on the mosquito bites too because you were already having a severe reaction. I also really like these new type of videos c:
that makes sense. the bites are a little worse each time
congrats on your defeat! your body must still be on high alert. flea bites would get like quarter sized on me. mosquitos look the same as yours. I was bit once by a fire ant when I was visiting Georgia, and the bite turned into a small, painful and itchy blister in between my pinky toe. I can only imagine how bad it must have been. that snake was adorable. take care of yourself, friend!
4:55 those are weevils lol your chickens will happily eat them all up, and it looks like a raccoon is the one who broke into your coop. Be careful, they'll continue to case the joint until they finally find a weakness, those little jerks are really smart
It's been a while since I visited your channel but I see while I was away you are still enjoying yourself despite your multiple infestations of ants and boll weevils. Couldn't stop laughing watching you attempt to fix that high pressure hose. I have good memories of laughing at your videos years ago, good to know you still got it.
Episiode 67: The fire ants put a pipe bomb in my bed
Homestead Alex 🙌🏽
Also congrats on whatever u contracted from the mosquitoes
The way you’re narrating and the music in the background is giving me serious Dexter vibes & I love it!😂
today is the day.... i poison the ants
Thanks for always posting your videos during my 3am insomnia
everything is gonna be okay alex! your my comfort youtuber and ngl i cried when I saw your account was gone. So glad your back! ❤
Dude the Down The Rabbit Hole for Wings is my favorite, I could watch it in the background forever
Staw/mulch on top can also preserve moisture in the soil so that when u water it doesn't immediately start evaporating off
Keeps humidity in the soil
Wtf! It is crazy to see you man! Can't believe my first weed dealer ever is axtually a famous CZcams now! How times change. Congrats man!
This is definitely an intense rivalry
If you have a Wal Mart close, call them and ask about buying their empty icing buckets. They're food grade with a thick rubber seal that would be perfect for keeping your chicken feed in.
Great idea
Thanks for all the great videos! I’ve been really struggling with my mental health lately and you’re videos have been helping me kinda take a break and laugh! Really appreciate it I hope you thrive!!
Great vlogs Alex! They’re very entertaining to listen to and I hope your relocations work!
The more severe reactions you have the more sensitive you can become to more. My adhesive allergy has progressively gotten worse over the years. You can also develop allergies as an adult so maybe the mosquitoes is new. But given your reaction to the Hognose venom, ants, and now mosquitoes, I'd definitely assume you're allergic to basically any venom. Protect yourself from bees and wasps, etc from now on!
You have NO IDEA how STOKED I was when I saw Weevils. This is amazing. Weevils
I have really been enjoying these gardening/ant war videos. Other than the near death but it was interesting.
You just called yourself, "Mr. Little Herp Man" hahaha
Alex already completed the main story good buddys just out here doing side quests love the vlogs man been a sub for quite awhile keep up the good work
Good to see you succeeding on something you're passionate about, give us more garden vlogs please :)
Bruh I love you more lol been watching you for years and love every second
4:50 Weevils! You got weevils, with the big snoots
this reminds me of that book were the farmer tried to fight off all the ants, but in the end he lost. except here you'll beat them.
Eventually the ants will take us all...
Don't count ur eggs before they hatch
I ALSO CALL IT DICHOTAMOUS EARTH!
I don’t know why I’m so invested in this journey, but I am.
I have a bad allergic reaction to mosquitos and I get about the same thing when I get bit a couple times. Also the chemicals in off can give you cancer so I would recommend plant based mosquito deterrents.
the fact that something is plant-based doesn't mean it's not a carcinogen
We've always used tomato stems against mosquitos, works fine when put on a windowsill or having tomato plants in front of a window. I haven't done that this year and it was the first time I've gotten any mosquito bites in like 6 or 7 years. Then I've tried lavender sachets on windowsills and next to the bed and they work really well, haven't been bit since then
Mosquito bits, they're a bacteria pellet that kill the larvae but don't really hurt any other creatures aside from gnats (so double win really).
You might have MCAS buddy!!! If you have very quick and easy reactions to things it’s a lot more common than previously thought!
revenge shall be fought.... there is only one true winner here..
"ONLY ONE" near death experience 😂😂😂
This is the first goherping vid I've clicked on in a while, and lemme tell you, it's the most goherping title I've seen to a video in a while too
this is my favorite youtube series
Every time I see the photo on the thumbnail I go “awww babes!!!” XD
i was literally waiting on this upload 😂😂😂 i have never followed anyone this closely
Looked like a DeKay's Brown to me. They're so friendly! Sometimes I just put my hand down near them and they will come curl up in my warms. Also, prodigious slug eaters -very good for the garden.
Yo that Rize paint job is dope
Hope this miniseries pops off. super good
“Death from above” ☠️😂☠️
Yoooo that rize car wrap looks stunning
I believe the little buggers you're seeing in your chicken feed are called wheat weevils. I had a problem with them as well in my cockatiel bird food. They're entirely harmless as far as I know. Just make sure you're not bringing any into your house, because they after ANYTHING with wheat or flour in it, and you shouldn't eat them. It's fine for your chickens though. They can be a big pain in the ass if you aren't careful
YOU GOT WEEVILS IN YOUR CHICKEN FEED!!!! Weevils are precious beings
LOVE THIS SERIES
“Now, Alex has become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”
If you do end up using the epi pen, make sure you go to the doctor immediately, even if you feel better. Epi pens are a temporary treatment.
I get quarter sized welts with mosquito bites. lol Yours are a little small. I think your body is also on guard since it had a reaction to the ants.
yeah sometimes a big reaction will continue giving you reactions to smaller things or things you arent actually allergic to. It's the autoimmune system on high alert and deciding to attack anything mildly suspicious lol.
Would not be surprised if he gets an actual cold or experiences flu symptoms as the result of this tbh. His body might get sick from the emotional stress alone, nevermind physical stress.
Hey, I love the Rize Kamishiro decal!
THANK YOU 🤩, I scrolled and scrolled thinking "am I the only one who seen this"... So many layers to this man!!
This is honestly great content xD
That cut at the tip of the screws means it's what they call a self-tapping screw. So it's designed to cut the threads as it goes. To tap is to cut the threads in something so that a bolt or whatever can go in it typically in metalworking. A "Tap and Die set" ia a set of tools where the taps make the treads in a smooth hole and the die make the threads on a rod so it can become a thing that screws into the hole. I know that for me a wondered causally a long time before I understood what what "tap and die" meant. It sounds quite odd.
After moving into a spare room, I noticed there were some black ants at the corner of my ceiling. I sealed the holes and sprayed raid.
A few nights later I woke up covered in ants, all over my bed, biting my mouth and eyes. I was shocked... they bit like red ants! Absolutely disgusting.
This video is extremely cathartic and relatable because I too declared war.
my god. laying in bed rn and this is nightmare fuel
Anyone else prefer these style videos over the strictly reptile ones?
Yes
It shows your only gardening experience before this was minecraft
and Stardew!
Good job, you didn’t give up 👍🏼 I definitely would have
Amazing video, also nice car!
the chronicles of goherping are pretty interesting
Epipens have a short shelflife compared to most drugs, be sure to check the expiration date and mark it down on the package + pens in large numbers. You don't want your lifeline to not work when you really need it to.
I love these types of video
I get the same reaction to mosquito bites. Once I had a mosquito bite on my hand and my whole hand swelled up. They often swell up my ankle too. However I know people who get no mosquito bites and have barely a reaction to them. It really depends on the person I think. Just take a Benadryl if they get bad!
I prefer the itchy over the benny. But I shall if it's too bad..
I've always wanted to try one of those mosquito spit suction things. Supposedly they pull the itchy juice out of the wound.
You should get 50 gallon trash bins from tractor supply. It keeps bugs and unwanted pests like rats and racoons out of your expensive food..
Someone probably said this, but that tube thing is dripping from the air conditioner heater thing that is probably in your attic. My AC went out once because the tube got all froze up and it flooded the drip pan in the attic but of course there is some sensor thing that goes off and shuts the whole thing down. But ya basically that is the condensation that the ac creates.
I have an unusual reaction to mosquito bites as well, except they are as itchy as poison ivy for me as well as often swelling to the size of a nickle or quarters sometimes. Its allergies ive always been told. Like im allergic. It is treatable like any other bite from them like just use hydroquinone on it, and I've also found using an ice pack helps a lot too. Or just an ice cube.
If you get bit on the face, I have to immediately put hydrocortisone on it. Be careful to not scratch it either. With my reaction I know I get hot flashes but my face will swell. You should probably fo the same for any bites on your face.
Its not the worst kind of reaction, but really bad reactions for mosquitos.😅
I'm confirmed to be allergic to wasps, and also have an extreme reaction to mosquito and fire ants. Only difference is that for me NOTHING can stop the itching. I've tried every form of itch cream you can buy over the counter.What is worse is that my blood type or body odor attracts an abnormal amount of mosquitoes. I can sit out in the middle of the day for about 30 minutes near no water and end up with 30 bites on my ankles through compression socks.
I do now have a much stronger itch cream that is by prescription only but have yet to try it on mosquito bites as I prefer to not be bitten. Also it was prescribed to help with the itching stage of healing for a bad burn I have and not for mosquitoes specifically.
@@zebraloverbridget oh damn. Thats nuts! Glad you got an itch cream that may be even slightly helpful for it. I also have a blood type that attracts mosquitos really badly too. I grew up next to a river so it was a nightmare going outside as a kid.
@@iceviper1544 It's even worse when you add in OCD causing you to compulsively pick or scratch at your skin. I used to have to cut each mosquito bite several times in an attempt to reduce the itching when I was younger. It didn't fully get rid of it but it was enough to be bearable plus the clean cuts from a small blade healed much faster and nicer than cuts made from scratching your skin off.
I'm better at dealing with it now thankfully although i do still have to cut them open if they're in a bad spot. Like somewhere clothes or shoes will rub against and make the itching worse.
@@zebraloverbridget ah yeah. I havent ever cut mine but I have scratched until they were open. I have adhd and some random sensory issues and that kind of texture is just unbearable.
This might be better than the box opening saga
If you ever have to use the epipen, it might help you on the spot, but it's very temporary, it's still important to go to the emergency room asap is you ever get at that point.
*OFF!!! HAS A LOTION NOW, YOU CAN GET AT KROGER!!* I'm sure you can get it at other places too! I have geese which are waterfowl & chickens and mosquitos are a constant thing for us lol. We also live near a swamp & are in TX LOL. It works well!
Those mosquito bites look small compared to mine. My bites are quarter sized and itch like I'm dying. If you have some ammonia, put a drop on the bite and rub it in. The itching should subside pretty quickly. (You gotta do it within a few minutes of getting bit.) That's what is in the AFTER BITE sticks you get at the pharmacy. Same ingredients but way cheaper. I'm excited to see what you will plant. Good luck!
TINY SNAKE AAAAH
That is adorable
Keep yourself safe man
before i saw the fire ant saga i thought you were a teen who lived at your parents. now im seeing gardens and tools and coops. the coup is incomprehensible
He had business when he was teen if I'm remembering correctly in beginning
Dripping is probably the drain for the condensation tray under your a/c.
I still think those skeeter bites are gnarly looking
Self-Sufficient Me is such a great channel.
you can use certain bacteria and fungi as biological warfare on the ants. I'd definitely recommend it over the fire ant poison, especially considering you are looking to grow edible crops in the garden and house chickens in the vicinity :)
This is like watching all the bad guys die in lord of the rings only to find out they have twice as many in the next movie.
ayo is that a Rize decal I SPOTTED? excellent anime/mango tastes, reptile man
Wouldn't it be funny if all the ants are actually from the random craigslist dirt you bought?
I did fear the ants would move to the dirt before I could even shovel it. There's tons of spiders in it though, which may actually be a benefit
Try icaridine bug spray instead of deet, it won't melt plastic like deet does. And it's as efficient, even a bit more, in my experience