Hevvur Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I started composting about a year ago, and went to add some stuff in there today........have never seen so many ants, they ended up on me - yuck! Is compost supposed to have so many ants in it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think they nest in compost heaps sometimes as there's a food source and it's nice and cosy. Don't think they will do any harm, they will probably help it break down quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffymuppet Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Having a lot of ants in your compost suggests that it's very dry - they don't like nesting in damp areas. If your compost is finished then that's not a worry, but if it isn't then it will probably be too dry to rot down. Try adding some water (or pee!) or more 'green' materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hevvur Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Thanks for the help! Just hope they dont crawl all over me again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Put a chicken in for a few minutes - ants! yum yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hevvur Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Put a chicken in for a few minutes - ants! yum yum! I dont have chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Put a chicken in for a few minutes - ants! yum yum! I dont have chickens! Oh sorry, that's a shame Would you like to borrow mine? (they love ants ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
