How to get rid of ants in the garden and garden
Miscellaneous / / June 07, 2022
You can move the anthill or use folk or store remedies.
Why you need to get rid of ants on the site
Ants in the garden and garden are a real problem. They build large above-ground anthills or settle underground, creating a complex system of passages. They damage strawberries and other crops, affect the acidity of the soil, collect and store weed seeds, which then germinate. And having settled in the roots of a young tree, they can even cause its death.
But, perhaps, the main drawback of ants is symbiosis with aphids. Insects not only “milk” pests to feast on them, but also take care of them in every possible way, transfer them from plant to plant, and even shelter them in winter. All this crosses out the benefits of ants, which, among other things, destroy garden and garden pests.
How to get rid of ants in the garden and garden
There are different options. Insects can be moved to another place or simply destroyed. What you prefer is up to you.
How to move an anthill into the forest
This method is only suitable for anthills with an aerial part.
Prepare large plastic bags. In one, collect the entire above-ground part with a shovel. Tape the top with tape. Then dig the underground part to the depth of one shovel immersion. Place in another bag and secure with duct tape again.
Take both bags to the forest. Dig a hole the same depth as in your area. Pour the underground part of the anthill into it, and the aboveground part from above. It is not worth leveling and giving the original shape, ants settle down on their own in the new place.
It is better to relocate insects in the morning or in the evening, when most of them are going to the dwelling.
How to get rid of ants on the site with boric acid
Mix the powder with sugar in equal proportions. Scatter near the anthill, the trails that insects prefer, as well as in the beds and flower beds.
How to get rid of ants in the garden with ashes
Sprinkle the anthill itself and the favorite insect trails with ashes left over from the fire. Such a smell will scare away insects, and the remedy will only benefit the plants.
How to get rid of insects on the site with boiling water
Boil 2-4 liters of water and immediately pour directly into the anthill. If boiling water does not kill insects the first time, repeat the procedure after 2-3 days.
Keep in mind that such watering will harm the plants. So do not experiment next to especially valuable beds and flowerbeds.
How to get rid of ants with commercial products
Stores sell a variety of insect repellents. Usually the active ingredients in them are chlorpyrifos, diazinon, or a combination of both. The validity period is from several weeks to two months, and the release form is gel, granules, powder, emulsion.
Before using the product, carefully read the instructions and strictly follow all recommendations.
How to protect the site from ants
To avoid problems with insects, it is better to prevent their appearance in the garden or vegetable garden. This can be done in different ways.
How to protect trees from ants
The secret is simple - you need to block the path up the trunk. There are different ways to do this:
- Wrap the lower part of the trunk 10–20 centimeters upwards first with thin foam rubber, and on top of it with foil, fly tape or just double-sided tape.
- Wrap approximately 10–15 cm of the lower part of the trunk with a bandage at a height of 10–15 cm. Lubricate the top and bottom along the edge with garden pitch, and apply glue from rodents on the bandage itself. Don't forget to renew your protection after rain.
- Wrap a section of the trunk about 20 centimeters in several layers of synthetic winterizer and secure it with twine.
- Spray the base of the tree with hemp oil or sprinkle around cinnamon. The smell will repel insects.
- Cut the car tire lengthwise into two pieces. Put half on the top of the trunk, and if it doesn't work out, cut in the middle, surround the tree and glue the edges. Dig the tire into the ground and fill it with water. Such an impromptu pool will become a barrier to insects.
Do not forget that when attaching any "traps" to the trunks, it is worth leaving a small space for the growth of the trunk.
How to protect beds and flower beds from ants
The main thing is to choose products that will not harm your plantings. Use:
- Valerian, mint, parsley, tansy, wormwood, or halved garlic cloves. They will repel insects with their smell. Periodically scatter them in the garden or garden, or simply plant them in beds, flower beds, and even near trees.
- Infusion from the zest. Put the zest of lemons, limes, and oranges into a two-liter jar to fill it a third or more. Fill with boiling water and leave for one or two days. Spray the plants you want to protect with the infusion.
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