Dead ants.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-14-2005, 01:54 PM

One last post before I go do chores.

As soon as the last bunch of rains stopped, I started seeing ants in my bathroom. I saw a couple crawling around aimlessly, nothing to freak on. But pretty soon I saw dead ones. Dead ones on my counter, in my sink, in my candle, on other items on the counter. I found 10 in one evening on the counter area, all dead in random places.

The next day I noticed there were at least 10 in the bathtub, and then I saw them everwhere else - the floor, stuck in tiny cobwebs in the corners, and even a few where the wall meets the ceiling (their favorite hang out, usually). They just keep coming. I keep cleaning, and they keep showing up. I saw one die - it was crawling ever so slowly, flailing its antennae - and it just stopped.

Yeah, it's kinda freaking me out.

I haven't sprayed ant killer in there for months, and I've had random "healthy" ants since. I thought they may be eating something in the medicine cabinet, but no. So of course I think it has to do with the recent rains. But they didn't show up until after the sky cleared.

My entirely-invented-no-basis-in-fact concept is that during the rains, these guys were battling their asses off, trying to save their swamped home. After the rain stopped, their programming told them it was ok to take some time to look for food, but by then, they were sapped. Plus, their homestead was destroyed and all food stores (do these kind of ants store food) were gone.

Tragic, isn't it?

And I really, really hate our ants, since they just won't go away. But now, as I wash my face and take out my contacts in what is essentially an ant graveyard, I feel kind of bad for them.

Prudence · 01-14-2005, 05:59 PM

I hate ants. We get them every so often. Always someplace weird and completely devoid of discernable food sources. Cats won't eat 'em. The ants just march back and forth in a line. And if it's in a carpeted area I don't notice until it looks like the carpet's moving. Having ants inside makes me feel like I have a dirty home and I hate that. I've never had flocks of dead ones, though. That's spooky!

blueerica · 01-14-2005, 06:03 PM

CP -- As you already know, I feel ya!

I'm having a similar problem. Though I don't see them dying a torturous death, I have noted I haven't seen more than 10 at a time. Usually 5 at a time. I don't know what's going on with the ants. Maybe someone here does.

Gn2Dlnd · 01-14-2005, 06:09 PM

We've had an insane antfestation since the rain began, they calmed down since it stopped. Everywhere! In everything except food (weird.) I do not feel bad for the dead ant.
Remember that Aardvark cartoon that used to be paired with the Pink Panther cartoons? Wasn't his theme song,"Dead ant, dead ant, dead ant dead ant dead ant, dead ant, dead aaaaant, dead ant dead ant?" Or was that just my personal 3rd grade parody?

blueerica · 01-14-2005, 06:30 PM

I was totally thinking that, Gn!

Motorboat Cruiser · 01-14-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

Remember that Aardvark cartoon that used to be paired with the Pink Panther cartoons? Wasn't his theme song,"Dead ant, dead ant, dead ant dead ant dead ant, dead ant, dead aaaaant, dead ant dead ant?" Or was that just my personal 3rd grade parody?

I don't think it had anything to do with the aardvark. The way I remember this classic bit of comedy being told is:

What did the Pink Panther say when he stepped on an ant?

dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead ant, dead, ant, etc..

Ah, simpler times.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-14-2005, 06:58 PM

Hehe, the dead ant, dead ant joke has been around forever. And the Aardvark/Ant cartoons were paired up with the Pink Panther cartoons. But they didn't do the dead ant dead ant joke. Weird.

Tref · 01-14-2005, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

One last post before I go do chores.

As soon as the last bunch of rains stopped, I started seeing ants in my bathroom ... But pretty soon I saw dead ones. Dead ones on my counter, in my sink ...

Don't know how they died, huh? Sounds like somebody may need to buy some air freshener.

I had that same thing happen to me. One morning my bathroom is crawling with ten or so ants. But when I walked into my apartment that same evening, I was struck by the unmistakable smell of death! I dashed into the bathroom, my heart pounding at a furious rate, and found the ants ... still alive. I sighed with relief. The ants seemed surprised to see me -- and in truth I usually get home much later. As it turns out the smell of death was coming from my neighbor's apartment. And all this time we thought he went to Europe. Certainly it explained the screaming we used to hear. But my point is this, what if it had been the ants?

Yet, here I am once again making this all be me. Let's get back to your problem: What if the ants simply came to see you because they enjoyed your company? Had you thought of that?

Perhaps, they were struck by your natural beauty. Or, maybe they used the excuse of the getting out the rain to simply watch you shower. It's true! I've seen it happen. Anyway, I don't want to sound like a broken record, but no matter what you may personally think of ants, the fact is that ants like us! Its true! If they didn't --- they certainly would have killed us by now. The ants have the means and the power to do so at a moments notice. Yet, they don't. What stops them? I'll tell you --- LOVE. Ants = Love. Hate them if you so choose. I can't stop you ... I can only educate.

DisneyFan25863 · 01-14-2005, 09:47 PM

We always get them coming through the electrical systems....they always come out of the sockets and switches. Last week, I woke up and picked up retainer case to put my retainer away. When I opened it, I saw that the inside was filled with ants. Infact, my entire dresser had them all over.

I hate ants.

flippyshark · 01-14-2005, 09:54 PM

Funny you should mention this, because Matterhorn Fan and myself were just at a party at the palacial home of HTHBellCaptain, and he had a horrifying number of ants crawling in at his front door. He made quick work of them with some noxious chemicals, before his other party guests arrived. But I fear that he may have more ant problems if he is not careful.

By the way, HTH sends his love, and tells me that he may appear here tomorrow, after he has cleaned up his house.

DP

01-14-2005, 01:54 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Dead ants. One last post before I go do chores. As soon as the last bunch of rains stopped, I started seeing ants in my bathroom. I saw a couple crawling around aimlessly, nothing to freak on. But pretty soon I saw dead ones. Dead ones on my counter, in my sink, in my candle, on other items on the counter. I found 10 in one evening on the counter area, all dead in random places. The next day I noticed there were at least 10 in the bathtub, and then I saw them everwhere else - the floor, stuck in tiny cobwebs in the corners, and even a few where the wall meets the ceiling (their favorite hang out, usually). They just keep coming. I keep cleaning, and they keep showing up. I saw one die - it was crawling ever so slowly, flailing its antennae - and it just stopped. Yeah, it's kinda freaking me out. I haven't sprayed ant killer in there for months, and I've had random "healthy" ants since. I thought they may be eating something in the medicine cabinet, but no. So of course I think it has to do with the recent rains. But they didn't show up until after the sky cleared. My entirely-invented-no-basis-in-fact concept is that during the rains, these guys were battling their asses off, trying to save their swamped home. After the rain stopped, their programming told them it was ok to take some time to look for food, but by then, they were sapped. Plus, their homestead was destroyed and all food stores (do these kind of ants store food) were gone. Tragic, isn't it? And I really, really hate our ants, since they just won't go away. But now, as I wash my face and take out my contacts in what is essentially an ant graveyard, I feel kind of bad for them. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I hate ants. We get them every so often. Always someplace weird and completely devoid of discernable food sources. Cats won't eat 'em. The ants just march back and forth in a line. And if it's in a carpeted area I don't notice until it looks like the carpet's moving. Having ants inside makes me feel like I have a dirty home and I hate that. I've never had flocks of dead ones, though. That's spooky! __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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01-14-2005, 06:03 PM	#3
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	CP -- As you already know, I feel ya! I'm having a similar problem. Though I don't see them dying a torturous death, I have noted I haven't seen more than 10 at a time. Usually 5 at a time. I don't know what's going on with the ants. Maybe someone here does. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	We've had an insane antfestation since the rain began, they calmed down since it stopped. Everywhere! In everything except food (weird.) I do not feel bad for the dead ant. Remember that Aardvark cartoon that used to be paired with the Pink Panther cartoons? Wasn't his theme song,"Dead ant, dead ant, dead ant dead ant dead ant, dead ant, dead aaaaant, dead ant dead ant?" Or was that just my personal 3rd grade parody? __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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01-14-2005, 06:30 PM	#5
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	I was totally thinking that, Gn! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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01-14-2005, 06:58 PM	#7
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Hehe, the dead ant, dead ant joke has been around forever. And the Aardvark/Ant cartoons were paired up with the Pink Panther cartoons. But they didn't do the dead ant dead ant joke. Weird. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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DisneyFan25863 Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stevenson Ranch, CA Posts: 464	We always get them coming through the electrical systems....they always come out of the sockets and switches. Last week, I woke up and picked up retainer case to put my retainer away. When I opened it, I saw that the inside was filled with ants. Infact, my entire dresser had them all over. I hate ants.
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Funny you should mention this, because Matterhorn Fan and myself were just at a party at the palacial home of HTHBellCaptain, and he had a horrifying number of ants crawling in at his front door. He made quick work of them with some noxious chemicals, before his other party guests arrived. But I fear that he may have more ant problems if he is not careful. By the way, HTH sends his love, and tells me that he may appear here tomorrow, after he has cleaned up his house. DP
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