redfrock Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I was trawling the tinterweb this morning because I seems to have a mass of ants in my pear tree and have now found out that they are harvesting aphids there - bit like their very own pub. While i was trying to find information I came across this article .... http://richsoil.com/antsandaphids/index.jsp You will see why I have posted it as you read through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Phew! - Actually after reading that I just need to go lie down in a dark room for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 That's interesting Claire, and really made me laugh - I love their way of writing. I get ants coming in under my front door every summer, so I sprinkle a thin line of Diatom along the door jamb and it stops them in their tracks, never to be seen again. I might try that tack on the black-fly currently infesting on of the plants on my patio. Thanks for the info and for making me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Isn't there sombody on the forum who, when she got ants, asked them very politely to please go away.....and they did Yes, very funny article. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 very funny link Didn't know Diatom was good for ants (well not exactly good but you know what I mean!), I was wondering what I could use around the base of my pot plants that wasn't harmful to chickens. Wish my girls would eat ants!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Made me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I love this bit - "DIE YOU LITTLE BUTT SUCKERS! BWA HA HA HA HA HA." (sorry) A most educational article. Can't wait to get my DE and wage war on ants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
