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Red ants in my strawberry tub

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Oriflamme · 04/05/2020 18:08

The little buggers moved in yesterday and have dug a nest, just as my strawberry plants are coming into flower.

What can I do? I have another identical tub and could transplant them (hopefully sans ants) but is this a sensible time to be transplanting them?

Is there some other way to eliminate the ants and not ruin my crop? All suggestions welcome! Thanks

Photo of my glorious strawberries attached (ok not glorious but a great improvement on last year).

Red ants in my strawberry tub
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ArthurMrdr2 · 04/05/2020 22:23

Just leave them be? I dont see a problem with them.

ArthurMrdr2 · 04/05/2020 22:28

Alternatively mint plants can sometimes get them to move on naturally.

MereDintofPandiculation · 05/05/2020 12:30

Keep the strawberries well watered and hope they realise it's an unsuitable place.

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