1. Forum News
    NEW SOFTWARE & SERVER IS COMING!
    Please click on the link below to get the most up to date information: CLICK HERE

Ant bait a problem for compost

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by AndyS, May 13, 2014.

Page 2 of 2
  1. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    68,311
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +136,772
    Shouldn't affect your plants. :blue thumb:
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
      shiney, Mar 21, 2015
      #16 Quote in Conversation
    • ARMANDII

      ARMANDII Low Flying Administrator Staff Member

      Joined:
      Jan 12, 2019
      Messages:
      48,096
      Gender:
      Male
      Ratings:
      +100,851
      I usually leave Ants alone in the garden but I do stop them in their tracks when they start protecting, using and farming Blackfly on the tips of plants for the "honey dew" that the Blackfly produce and the Ants like.:dunno::coffee:
       
      • Agree Agree x 1
        ARMANDII, Mar 21, 2015
        #17 Quote in Conversation
      • shiney

        shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

        Joined:
        Jul 3, 2006
        Messages:
        68,311
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        Retired - Last Century!!!
        Location:
        Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
        Ratings:
        +136,772
        We do the same. They love to farm blackfly on our runner beans. :mad: That's not allowed :nonofinger:
         
        • Like Like x 1
          shiney, Mar 22, 2015
          #18 Quote in Conversation
        Page 2 of 2
        Gardeners Corner is dependent on Donation to keep running, if you enjoy using Gardeners Corner, please consider donating to help us with our operating costs.
        Loading...
        Similar Threads - Ant bait problem
        1. BezzaDougal

          Could anyone identify this plant please?

          BezzaDougal, Mar 8, 2026, in forum: Identification Area
          Replies:
          4
          Views:
          273
          pete
          Mar 8, 2026
        2. Danny1978

          Plant ideas please

          Danny1978, Mar 2, 2026, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
          Replies:
          2
          Views:
          226
          Plantminded
          Mar 2, 2026
        3. Kevin Cowans

          When to Cut Back Semi-Neglected Lavender and Santolina

          Kevin Cowans, Mar 1, 2026, in forum: Other Plants
          Replies:
          7
          Views:
          369
          Allotment Boy
          Mar 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
        4. Adam1303

          What to plant in my borders? (Suggestions)

          Adam1303, Feb 28, 2026, in forum: Gardening Discussions
          Replies:
          11
          Views:
          490
          Plantminded
          Mar 2, 2026
        5. Howard Stone

          How do I move a heavy plant without help?

          Howard Stone, Feb 22, 2026, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
          Replies:
          24
          Views:
          809
          Howard Stone
          Feb 24, 2026

        Share This Page

        1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
          By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
          Accept Learn More...
          Dismiss Notice