Ants
The onset of summer spells the perceived nuisance of the ant nest. These active creatures are persistent and prolific in terms of nest building; summer after all is their busiest time. So it’s no wonder our lawns, patios and flowerbeds are often partly buried by excavated soil that is moved while they make their nests. In theory ants cause little damage to our plants, but in reality newly planted bedding and patio plants can be undermined to such an extent that their health can suffer.
Eliminating ants from the garden is a fruitless task, as some will almost certainly remain to rebuild their empires in another prime location. Pouring boiling water into their nest seems an unnecessarily cruel demise for these tiny beings. Flood affected flower pots with cold water and allow them to relocate to another site or use a control method of your choice.
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