Ants in the Garden
Adult worker Ant
Ants on plants
Description
Ants in the garden more of a nuisance than a real problem. They rarely damage plants. Large nests may literally expose the root systems of plants to thin air rather than earthly nutrients. In some instances they can directly protect aphids by eating their predators.
Treatment and control
Dusting the nest sites
Ant Powders are a traditional product but they are not carried back to the nest. Products containing any one of the following active ingredients can be effective: Bendiocarb, for example Ant Stop! Powder. Permethrin, for example Nippon Ant Killer Powder. Please note, these products are not suitable for use on plants.
Spraying
Ant Stop Gun! (contains deltamethrin) is a ready to use liquid which is also taken back to infect the entire nest. This way the whole nest is destroyed. Please note, this product is not suitable for use on plants.
Traps
The best way to control ants is by destroying the nest. Ant Stop! Bait Station (contains fipronil), a bait which worker ants collect and take back to the nest to share with other ants in the nest, including the Queen. This way the whole nest is destroyed. Place the traps adjacent to nests or runs. Effective for up to 3 months.
For more information on this product and to learn more about Ant lifecycles, Ant nests and different Ant species visit the Ant Stop! website.
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Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.
Chemical Information
Children, Pets, Wildlife
Information on usage of pesticide when children, pets and/or wildlife are a consideration.
Chemical Usage, Storage, Disposal
Important advice on using chemicals in the garden, chemical storage and safe disposal.
