AJuff Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 My compost bins are absolutely crawling, over run by black ants. I've not seen them before, they are usually very healthy looking with hundreds of worms. is this a problem that needs dealing with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 How strange.... if it was me I might be tempted to put ant powder round the outside and boiling water over the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 sounds like your compost is too dry but the ants will do no harm and some benefit in terms of aeration and moving stuff around got any males in the house to 'water' it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Unless they're really bothering you I'd leave it - the ants will be beneficial. I have had them living in the compost heap before, and I think it indicates that it's probably a bit dry. You could just try watering it a bit to discourage them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
