Ants on the sink - how to get rid?

Each summer gardener at least once had to deal with such a problem as ants on the site. Harmless, it would seem, insects, if not for one “but” - aphids on the trees that they plant. In this article we will find a solution to this problem: ants on the sink - how to get rid once and for all.

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Harm caused by ants

The first, most important, harmful factor from ants is aphids. The juice that aphids produce is very popular with these insects. In order to get it in maximum quantities, the ants create whole farms and milk their precious nectar around the clock from their “cows”.

It is nimble ants that spread aphids among trees and distribute them among branches - this union is a striking example of symbiosis in nature. And everything would be fine, but aphids do irreparable harm to garden trees by drinking all the juices from them. Particularly affected by such a plum invasion.

Important! One colony of aphids in one year can reproduce another 20, if not combated. To destroy pest colonies, you need to immediately get rid of ants, which is not so simple.

The second factor is that ants build their houses deep underground and above it. This spoils the landscape gardening aesthetics and does not allow the owner of the site to calmly enjoy working in the garden or to contemplate the beautiful landscape of his local area. Loosened land is not so good for planting flower beds, and a lawn with a protruding anthill looks like at the end of the world. And the faster you decide to get rid of ants on the sink and other crops, the more whole your flowerbed will remain and put on the land as a whole.

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Ants - how to get rid?

So, you decided to go on the warpath with ants. Keep in mind - getting rid of these insects is very difficult. No matter how much you destroy the working class of these insects, the uterus and its servants bring up new ones.

There are two ways to protect the garden and fight ants:

1. Protect trees from their invasion. It has one drawback - insects will still remain in your possessions and loosen the earth with their own moves.
2. Get rid of ants in the sink and other vegetation by peremptory and complete destruction.

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How to protect trees - protection methods

If you do not care about the appearance of your garden and you want to get rid of ants just because they breed aphids - use the recommendations below. There are 3 main ways to fence trees from annoying insects.

Water barrier

You can make it simple. You will need a car tire and water. Then do the following:

1. Cut the tire in half to make 2 even halves.
2. Pass a half on a bush or tree and tack on the edges.

Important! If the tire does not fit on the plant, cut it, and then seal it - this can be done with a simple layer of plasticine.

3. Pour water into an imaginary moat.

Done! Such an obstacle cannot be overcome by ants.

Foil Skirts

You can also get rid of ants on plums and other trees using this method. Everything is very simple:

1. Cut a small piece of foil.
2. Wrap and fasten it in the form of a skirt on a tree trunk. These insects will not overcome such a barrier - the sharp edges of the “skirt” will not allow them to climb higher.

Hunting belts

Such belts act like this:

1. Place the belt around the tree trunk, fasten it with a rope.
2. It is applied non-toxic, resistant to atmospheric phenomena, glue to which ants stick, as well as other insects that can harm the plant.

Important! The belt should be worn on a tree in early October, and replaced in early spring. Usually one set of such Aeroxon belts is enough for 5-6 tree trunks with a diameter of 15-20 cm.

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Get rid of the ants on the site

Both folk and modern methods of extermination will help you remove these insects from your allotment. Let's take a closer look at how to get rid of ants in a sink.

Modern methods

Modern insect preparations of this species are designed to kill not only the working class, but also to destroy the nest completely by killing the uterus and larvae. These substances act as follows:

1. Leave the bait on the path of the ant colony that produces food.
2. Working “horses” happily carry this bait to their home, feed the larvae and the uterus.
3. The latter, having tasted a poisonous but tasty potion, die.

Important! The result - the colony has disappeared, your site has been cleared of pests, you personally had more time not to look for ways to control pests, but to take a pleasant rest.

There are a lot of such lures on the market, so it is up to you to decide which one to choose.

Folk ways

There are a lot of folk ways to get rid of ants on the sink. Here we will consider the most popular and effective:

1. It is known that this type of insect does not tolerate pungent odors. Therefore, an effective method would be to spread cloves of garlic, parsley leaves, and other strongly smelling herbs near the anthill. You can also sprinkle these places with cinnamon.
2. No less effective result is provided by a very cheap tool - ashes. Pour it hot into the anthill.
3. Salt is used in the same way.
4. Some gardeners claim that you can get rid of ants with vegetable oil - just pour it into the anthill.
5. Prepare a solution of 2 tbsp. l hot water, 1 tbsp. l granulated sugar, a third teaspoon of borax, 1 tsp. honey. Such a mixture will work no worse than poison from the store.

Important! As you understand, there are many ways to fall asleep in an anthill. Including, suitable for this purpose: tobacco dust, boiling water and even urine. Choose the tool that you have available or combine different substances and methods of struggle. Then the effect will be obtained faster.

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It is very difficult, time-consuming to get rid of ants in the sink, as well as to survive them in general from their garden. Using our recommendations, it will be easier and more reliable. We hope that you will succeed and your shrubs, trees will not suffer from pests, but will delight you with a plentiful harvest.