Ants in the Bedding Trays !!

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mrs bouquet

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Ants in the Bedding Trays !!
« on: May 19, 2009, 10:51 »
I have found today that the ants have got into trays of Begonias, whilst outside hardening off.   The bench was cover in the fine soil, and they are everywhere.
I have put them out again, and put powder all over the bench.
I am worried that when I plant out (tomorrow or Thursday) the ants will have got into the little plants.   Should I dredge the holes I dig and then plant, or has anybody got either ideas.   Please help me and my plantlets.   Thanks, Mrs Bouquet
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Re: Ants in the Bedding Trays !!
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2009, 19:31 »
I would think that unless you transfer queen ants as well the plants would be OK  :) especially as they have been 'powdered' and so probably won't too many to dig the soil about and loosen it before they die off  :D
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Re: Ants in the Bedding Trays !!
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2009, 11:22 »
Thanks, SSB, regards, Mrs Bouquet


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