ants in citrus pot (forum)
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bernadine starts with ...
I have an ants nest in my potted lime citrus.does anyone know how to get rid of them with out the use of chemicals???
Time: 26th September 2010 1:03pm
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John says...
Maybe if you water it a little more the ants will move out because they dont like moist soil. Well at least I hope that will work.
Time: 26th September 2010 2:19pm
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bernadine says...
Thanks John - I was surprised that they were nesting there as the soil is so damp - but I put mulch around last week and that's when they seem to have moved in...
I have now noticed aphids and I know that ants and aphids go hand in hand - i am busy transferring ladybugs to the trees - I will see what happens.
Time: 26th September 2010 2:34pm
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Jantina says...
bernadine if you put something sticky around the trunk, like a smear of vasaline the ants won't go up the trunk and start farming scale.
Time: 26th September 2010 3:00pm
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bernadine says...
thank you Jantina that is a great idea - will try it in the morning
Time: 26th September 2010 6:06pm
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