Defenders Natural Ant and Insect Control for Lawns and Patios, 600g

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And when it comes to roses, simply follow the procedures above. As we already mentioned oftentimes ants are attracted by honeydew producing insects so dealing with them generally keeps ants off your greenery. Ants are attracted to sugary substances such as nectar,' says Robert from MyJobQuote. 'In addition, they collect seeds from plants such as radish, heather, viola, and cabbage, so if you have any of these in your garden, this could explain why there are ants nests in your lawn.' Home Defence Ant Stop! Granules offer an effective and eco-friendly solution for keeping ants at bay. Designed to target a variety of ant species, these granules are easy to apply outdoors, creating a barrier that repels ants and prevents them from entering your home and garden. With a natural active ingredient, spinosad, derived from a soil-dwelling bacterium, this product is safer for the environment, pets, and humans when used as directed. Some of the more ecologically-minded among you may be wondering if ants are beneficial to your garden or if they really cause damage to your plants.

Fire ants are quite common to find on garden lawns. They nest in small colonies (around 100 – 300 ants) in the soil.

Ants are social insects that form large, organised colonies. They build complex nests that often contain thousands of individuals.

Chemical-based agents are the go-to product for many homeowners. I have had success with chemical-based ant killers such as Bifenthrin Concentrate and Spectracide Triazicide. Such killers typically contain an active ingredient proven to eliminate ants such as Bifenthrin, which is the main active ingredient in Bifenthrin Concentrate. Not only can these steps deter possible infestations, but they also promote an overall prosperous and attractive garden space for you to enjoy! Proper lawn care and maintenance If you have pets or small children, it’s best to use caution with this method as the stakes might provoke curiosity or be mistaken for toys. Ant nestsare very complex structures. They contain nursery rooms where larvaeare fed and looked after, food storages rooms and farming rooms. They even create tunnels just to help with airflow. How Ants Affect Your Lawn

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Ant bait offers slow but effective pest control. Bait stations are filled with poisonous ant bait (usually disguised amongst high-sugar substances). We usually only see a few entrance mounds and small piles of fine dirt. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Researchers in Brazil unearthed an abandoned ant nest, which covered an area of 500 sq ft and was measured to a depth of 26 ft. While nests of this size are uncommon, it does illustrate the fact that ant nests are much larger than we may initially think. Ants and your garden Actually, ants are mainly attracted to honeydew inducing insects, that might happen to have set base in your potted plants. What’s more, ants will treat this as a free feast, come often and guard those little gnats – aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies or soft scales, at all costs. However, you can use insecticidal soap to treat the plant. Sprinkle it carefully, especially on the under side of their leaves, as the buggers prefer to lay eggs there. You may have to repeat the process several times so that it’s effective.