Morning Cowboy,
Yes there is still a lot of hype about the vaccines. I ‘m still undecided. The only thing is, I don’t think eventually one will be able to travel out of state or province without showing proof of vaccination for Covid-19 or quarantine for 14 days. Not that I plan on going that far but even to get on a plan to see friends in Ontario may prove difficult without proof of vaccine.
About the ants. They sure are determined little critters. I know of a friend who poured really hot water on an anthill on her lawn and she said it worked to keep them away. One may have to resort to fire to get rid of them. I don’t want them on the lawn near the house but they are fine in the forest.
Ants have a purpose besides being food of other animals. Some species, like the carpenter ant and the stinging fire ant, can be pests but generally ants are beneficial. Their activities aerate the soil. The leaves and insects brought into the nest decay and fertilize the surrounding plants. Ants are decomposers, feeding on organic waste, insects, or other dead animals.