Ants in plants?
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i have ants in my orchid. I don't know how they got in there, must have happened while I was on vacation. But I don't know how to get them out now, any suggestions?
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Robin Berteau on Nov 05, 2013I used diatomaceous earth (food grade) when I got ants in my potted herbs. They were gone in about three days.Helpful Reply
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Andrea S on Nov 05, 2013Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Nov 06, 2013The ants are probably not doing any damage to your orchid, but they may have been attracted by something that is. Look for signs of scale, mealybugs or aphids and swab those areas with rubbing alcohol. Another suggestion from the American Orchid Society is to try tucking bay leaves in your orchid pot. Bay leaves repel ants.Helpful Reply
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Coco Tree Service Corp on Nov 06, 2013You could pour some a decent amount of water hot enough to kill the ants and the queen and mild enough to not damage the plant. You can also draw a circular line using an ant chalk. The ant chalks is effective in getting rid of the ants fast. Also cinnamon can kill ants. The simplest method would be to move the houseplants outside. http://www.thebugsquad.com/ants/getting-rid-of-ants-fast/Helpful Reply
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Hilliriah Jacobs on Nov 06, 2013cream of wheat works too they will take it back to the queen ants they will all die .You can also use severin its a powderHelpful Reply
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Andrea S on Nov 06, 2013i heard cornmeal and tried that didn't seam to do anything may try the cream of wheat but afraid will have same outcome. Thanks thoughHelpful Reply
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Sherry on Nov 06, 2013I have with success replanted a ant infested plant. I took the plant out of it's container got most of the dirt off the roots soaked them and replanted the plant in a new container with fresh ant free dirt. Hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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Tina on Nov 07, 2013I found Gant's ant stakes works the best and simplest. I just put one in the infested pot before I water the plant. The watering will get the ants out of the pot to eat the chemical then I walk away. The ants eat the chemical and take the poison to the nest killing the colony. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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