Native plants and animals- Harvester Ants

Jessica and Peter team up in this segment to talk a bit about one of the prevalent animal species found on the land which is the Harvester Ant. They discuss interesting facts as well as the complications and benefits that they may pose for our project. If you have any questions about Harvester Ants after the video please leave them in the comments below.

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[DIYSolarandWind]

Look at how everything has changed since you arrived on your homestead. You have overcome hundreds of obstacles. Two people people left but look at all the positive things you have completed. I'm amazed with all of your accomplishments. You are my favorite channel.

[mackdickerson]

Jim, Jess, love these vids. Good music, Cool subject matter. Well thought out teaching plan. Always learn so much. Thanks Peter and Crew for the education. Jim, believe it. We love that handsome face, your jokes, your choice of subjects and your laughter. Thanks guys.

[graceison]

That was very interesting! Looking forward to more on the plants and critters.

[JamesCouch]

My hat's off to any plant, animal, insect or person who can live in the desert.

[BRFE]

Good video, good info, what about other animals out there?
alot of nests, good luck

[bondpaz]

Definitely want to know what your findings are. Did you figure anything out as far as how to move them? Thanks!!!

[PatricesProjects]

It will be interesting to see how you deal with the ants, the impact they will have on you and your impact on them.

[FoodForestPermaculture]

ANTS ! We love ants . From Time to Time ants here get relocated . Fill a drum with dry hay .put lid on drum and make a hole the size of a penny . Put on ant s mound or holes and hit it with water . The ants will find a new home in the drum takes two or three days for the ants to fill the drum . Hit with water every day . just hand water around and the ants are ready to move away from the veggie patch in a couple of days . Find a place that resembles the place the ants lived before . Now release the ants in there new Home . poke a few holes in the ground so the ants has a place to go . All the best Food Forest Permaculture .Hope this finds you well .

[JamesCouch]

Maybe you could eat them. I've heard tell of chocolate covered ants...good source of protein.