By Alison Kerr
Reader J wrote to ask me about ants.
“As I’ve expanded my garden, I seem to have MANY more pests – especially the ants, which then invade my home.
Pulling up a weed anywhere seems to disturb an ant nest and they pour out in masses, which they didn’t do before.
Do you have recommendations for minimizing ants in the garden?”
Why are the ants there?
Ants are a natural part of the living environment. No doubt they prefer a nicely tended garden which contains flowers.
Some ants feed on aphids, others like nectar. Some ants eat other insects, including garden pests. Plants provide all of these.
Knowing that the ants love your garden is not much... More...
