2006-09-05 17:54:13 · 14 answers · asked by bearalle 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
tea bags
coffee grounds
grits
rice that will help u really does work trust me need points to but this really is true
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2006-09-05 17:57:45 · answer #1 · answered by enterprisefence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one reason ants can be crawling over your plants - aphids, be they black, green or the white variety. Aphids are the milk cattle for ants. This means the ant's colony is not far from your plants. In fact, just below about 1-2 feet away.
There is product call "rototone" which is made from dried chrysthanemum root. It comes in a squeezable container so that you can dust the whole plant. Or, the other suggestions above are good, except you must do it after every rain.
The other sure fire way to get rid of the ants is to drown the colony. Take the hose and the three-prong rake, find an entrance and start the flood. Pull the soil away until you see the larvae wash away. Keep at it until all the larvae are flushed to the surface, and no more ants the neighbourhood of your plants, forever! I did this and they never built another colony in the same place.
2006-09-09 16:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by Alysen C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way to eradicate ants from the plant, according to my experience is, firstly to pour left over soda, beer, wine etc., though it is very small quantity at the bottom of the plant. Secondly the waste tea leaves or coffee power you get after extraction of the liquor can be left near the roots of the plant on the surface. These things drive away not only ants but also almost all pests attacking plants. do it for about 4 or 5 days continuously and your ants will go away.
Another important thing is the above wastes are also very good manure and the plants growth will be amazing
2006-09-05 18:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used black and red pepper. Worked good. Sprinkle a mix of this anywhere you see ants. Good luck.
2006-09-05 18:01:02 · answer #4 · answered by patohawaii60 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boric acid is a good substance to get rid or ants and cockroaches.
2006-09-05 17:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by Laura K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just supray the turmeric powder on plants. Your problem will be solved. OK
2006-09-05 18:34:33 · answer #6 · answered by soleh laharwal KING 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mix dishwashing liquid with water and spray on plants - kills ants instantly
2006-09-06 20:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Loollea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweet oil dripped on to a few leaves around the bottom will keep bugs of all types away for fear of getting stuck they move on
2006-09-06 13:57:35 · answer #8 · answered by dasmedic26 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what about cut ants ?
2006-09-06 00:55:07 · answer #9 · answered by txcatwoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nutra sweet... like the stuff that diet coke is sweetened with
2006-09-05 18:00:42 · answer #10 · answered by scoobydogsmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋