Plaz-I use diatomaceous earth-its an organic method and will take care of your ants-I use it with a dustin mizer that very lightly coats the plant and surrounding area-dont get it wet-in a day or two it will greatly reduce your ant population-they are bad, cause they bring aphids-it also works on aphids. I use a dust of de and pyrethrin sometimes together.
google the subject and you can read about it-but here is some info from one website:
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) consist of the sedimentary deposits formed from the skeletal remains of a class of algae (Bacillariophyceae) that occurs in both salt and fresh water and in soil. These remains form diatomite, an almost pure silica that is ground into an abrasive dust. When the tiny razor-sharp particles come in contact with an insect, they cause many tiny abrasions, resulting in loss of body fluids. DE is the secondary ingredient in a variety of insecticides. DE being a natural product is harmless to mammals and birds and is digestible by earthworms.
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Michael
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