<![CDATA[Ants]]>I got a problem i have noticed that the ants are making holes in the each leaf. i noticed them last week all over the plants,
I also have a dog and i cant find anything dog friendly to use, Iv boiled water and also used salt in the gaps after and that stopped them for a few days but they are back after a few days.

any other ideas what to do? ???

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/topic/1803/antsRSS for NodeThu, 09 Apr 2026 09:26:05 GMTThu, 20 Aug 2009 13:16:47 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Ants on Mon, 09 May 2016 20:59:20 GMT]]>Would be surprised if it's ant making the holes, most likely slugs or snails

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/173652https://community.gaytor.rent/post/173652Mon, 09 May 2016 20:59:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ants on Fri, 09 Oct 2015 19:11:07 GMT]]>Ants are not plant pests, there are probably aphids on the leaves, ants use their juices.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/148840https://community.gaytor.rent/post/148840Fri, 09 Oct 2015 19:11:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ants on Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:26:35 GMT]]>sadly my bf said im not allowd chickens so just ordered some Hydrochloric Acid 36% - Brick & Patio Cleaner, from a on-line shop fingers crossed it might work on them, will let you know,

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59758https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59758Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:26:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ants on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:47:46 GMT]]>@ raphjd: the slugs are being eaten by (our) ducks  :laugh:

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59703https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59703Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:47:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ants on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:42:19 GMT]]>i have been thinking of getting chickens will give it a talk with the other half, they defo ants 🙂

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59697https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59697Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:42:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ants on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:52:34 GMT]]>I think you mean slugs.

Salt has no affect on ants.  Becareful when using salt in your garden.  If you use too much, you could ruin it.

Attracting birds to your garden is a good idea.  Once they are used to coming, they will hang around and eat the slugs as well as the food you put out.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59696https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59696Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:52:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Ants on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:36:58 GMT]]>It may sound stupid, but we have chickens, and they feast on the ants. Even the neighbours ask if we could allow the chickens now and then to go into their garden so they can get rid of the ants and other bugs.
Do you have the means to have them in your garden, even for a few days? If you know someone who has "free-range" chickens, just ask.
I mentioned "free-range" because if chickens are not used to eat them…...... they just won't.

]]>https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59695https://community.gaytor.rent/post/59695Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:36:58 GMT