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05 Feb 13 Alison (Australia - temperate climate)
Does anyone have advice on how to eradicate tiny ants from my veggie pots and planting bags. ( i don't have a lot of garden space,so I'm growing all my veg and berries in pots and large planting bags, but the ants seem to LOVE them!!
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10 Feb 13 Jake (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
You can spray the container with a surface spray that will kill them as they go in and out, but another option is to submerge the container in water for a few hours. The ants will leave.
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16 Sep 13 ej (Australia - temperate climate)
When potting up, cover each drainage hole with a used tea bag. It will keep both the ants & the worms out.
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