Gardening > Pest ControlApril 25, 2011

Getting Rid of Ants in Potted Plants

I have a large pot outside with several kinds of plants in it, I just discovered it is full of small black ants. When I moved the pot, the ant "holes" were all under where the pot has been sitting for quiet awhile. Does anyone know how to get rid of these little devils without killing my plants or having to dump the entire pot? Thanks, any help would be appreciated.

Hardiness Zone: 8a

By Harden from NC

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04/27/2011

I have had good luck with cinnamon. Just sprinkle it on top of the soil and they should leave.

By
04/26/2011

Sprinkle in a little cinnamon.

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Hardiness Zone: 7a

By Tamij from Colonial Beach, VA


RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Potted Plants

My sister-in-law had a big ant bed in her potted plants and my father-in-law told her to use boric acid. It worked very well. The plants started growing like they were fed plant food. You can get it in grocery stores, where the suds and laundry products are. (10/06/2009)

By kffrmw88

RE: Getting Rid of Ants in Potted Plants

Spray them with a nozzle, not too high, until the plants are washed off. (10/06/2009)

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