Re: Ants on peonies

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Posted by Newt on July 29, 2002 at 17:42:03:

In Reply to: Re: Ants on peonies posted by peekay on July 25, 2002 at 13:33:37:

: : I have a lot of big ants in my garden. There a lot on my peonies too. They are on the buds and flowers. I don't know what to do! I used ant traps but they seems ineffective.

: Hi Wena ~

: Having ants on your peonies is a good thing! I don't know the scientific explanation for it, but the ants are what cause a peony to open and flower. But if you want them gone, a light spray of water from the hose is the best way to make them Bug Off.

: Good luck,
: peekay

Don't remove the ants. Here's a site that explains it all.

Good luck,
Newt

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: : : I have a lot of big ants in my garden. There a lot on my peonies too. They are on the buds and flowers. I don't know what to do! I used ant traps but they seems ineffective.

: : Hi Wena ~

: : Having ants on your peonies is a good thing!  I don't know the scientific explanation for it, but the ants are what cause a peony to open and flower.  But if you want them gone, a light spray of water from the hose is the best way to make them Bug Off.

: : Good luck,
: :  peekay 


: Don't remove the ants.  Here's a site that explains it all.

: Good luck,
: Newt



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