We were quite amazed by the ants we saw in Arizona, Tom, so we don't doubt you.  We
saw columns and columns of ants six abreast for an hour going underground on a camping
trip down there a couple of years ago. I was glad to see that we, and all our
belongings were still aboveground the next morning. By the way, who will win the
superbowl?
 
Tom Eichhorst wrote:
 
> Glenn,
>
> Didn't see any answers to your questions so here it is from the desert southwest
> where the ants will eat anything.  Yes you can bury a shell here and the ants will
> clean it out.  Actually, I have only tried it once away from the beach and
> something (probably a coyote dug up my shell and carted it off).  But I have heard
> others tell of using ants here.  I prefere bleach but the ants will probably
> oblige.  As for the Tibia, last one I saw listed was by Guido Poppe, I think.
>
> Finally, welcome to Conch-L.  Hopefully your next question will get a bit more of
> a response.  I think everyone is a bit worn down by some heavy conversations on
> ethics and the environment.
>
> Have a great superbowl Sunday,
>
> Tom Eichhorst in New Mexico, USA