Ant hill in compost heap

Katycar · 2011-07-02 15:17:32

Hi Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get rid of an anthill in a compost heap ? I used Ant Power last year and thought that had dealt with it but they're back !

02-07-2011 03:17PM

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Katycar

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Hi

Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get rid of an anthill in a compost heap ?

I used Ant Power last year and thought that had dealt with it but they're back !

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#2 02-07-2011 03:40PM

Traonach

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Katycar wrote: »

Hi

Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get rid of an anthill in a compost heap ?

I used Ant Power last year and thought that had dealt with it but they're back !

What harm can they do there? Leave them alone I'd say.

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#3 03-07-2011 02:50AM

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Traonach wrote: »

What harm can they do there? Leave them alone I'd say.

+1, leave them.

or stir it up and give it a good soak.

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#4 03-07-2011 11:55AM

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The activities of ants will turn your compost into the finest growing medium you will ever see. All part of the natural process. Watering is a good idea - ants need water for their eggs.

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