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help! ants' nest in the compost

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MamaChris · 05/07/2008 10:13

how do i deal with it? compost bin near back door, don't want ants in the house. boiling water would kill the worms, what can i do?

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higgys · 05/07/2008 11:08

We had this problem and even though ants are good for compost, I just can't stand them. I read that they don't like it too moist, so I poured half a bucket of water in and they all came running out. I haven't seen huge numbers in their since.

See this link for useful info.

www.recyclenow.com/home_composting/useful_info/compost_bin.html

MamaChris · 05/07/2008 17:42

thanks higgys. off to drown some ants now

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