Is this plant attracting ants? How do I get rid of them?
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Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around. It won't hurt the plants and will get rid of the ants. Sevin granules will work as well.
I tried sprinkling cornmeal around all of it. Cornmeal will kill ants after they eat it and it won't hurt the plant at all. Perhaps watering more often and less too.
here is more info for you since this plant is in a pot
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/ants-in-flower-pots.htm
Flowers most often attract ants when they have aphids. Some species of ants actually "farm" aphids! Get rid of the aphids and the ants should leave. Here are methods of ridding your garden of aphids:
https://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Aphids
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/banana-peels-orange-peels-garden-31257.html
Neem oil spray works well to clear up aphids, too. The oil coats the eggs and smothers them, and it does much the same to the adults. You can purchase Neem Oil in garden centers or online.
An old-fashioned remedy for aphids is to dust plants with flour, as the flour will constipate the aphids and deter them from sticking around. Like diatomaceous earth, this needs to be repeated if it rains.
Sprinkle Jiffy Cornbread Muffin Mix on the soil.
Sprinkle Jiffy corn meal mix along with equal parts of boric acid (dollar stores) away from the plants, the ants will be drawn to this and carry it back to the colony.
Cornmeal. Sprinkle it around the plants. Ants can't digest it.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/ants-safe-and-effective-cure-36651130
Ants: Safe and Effective Cure
Hello. This link could be helpful
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/keeping-ants-off-flowers.htm
Hi there,
Use Ant Powder - they will take it down and kill the nest.
Unfortunately, the best way to get rid of ants is poison. They carry it back to their nests...
Pour leftover coffee and coffe grounds on and around the plant. Ants hate coffee. It may not kill them but, it will make them go away.
Here's a post that might help - https://chascrazycreations.com/keep-pests-out-of-your-garden/