Anyone know how to get rid of ants?

Originally Posted by Jim536

Outdoor grow. I noticed two or three ant hills around base of plant. One of which is directly beside the main stem. How should I get rid of them without harming the plant unless they are of no significance?

You dont need to get rid of them. They are beneficial to your root system.

Originally Posted by Kaendar

You dont need to get rid of them. They are beneficial to your root system.

Wrong again...

get a anteater ..


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Till the top two or three inches every day for a few days and then mulch the area with cedar chips. They will soon move elsewhere.

Neem oil worked me. Use it for a week or so if you not in flowering.

Originally Posted by angryblackman

Wrong again...

x2 ants don't just kickit on a plant.There has to be food there for them to be on the plants?I know they like sweet bug poop!

Originally Posted by Jim536

Outdoor grow. I noticed two or three ant hills around base of plant. One of which is directly beside the main stem. How should I get rid of them without harming the plant unless they are of no significance?

Find out why they are on the plant first.

If you have ants there are probably aphids or spider mites in your near future. I added Mantis eggs this season and have yet to see ants in my area. I believe the mantis are taking care of the aphids and other pests and the ants have no reason to create a colony in them now.

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."