Ants in the Garden and Orchard

Ants are common in gardens and orchards. They almost never eat the plant: they herd aphids. If you see trails and sticky leaves, act on the nest and aphids at the same time.

How to Identify Them

Trails leading to the base of the plant, nests in loose soil, and honeydew. Check the undersides of the leaves. More steps in how to eliminate ants from the orchard.

Common Damages

They protect aphids, can disturb shallow roots, and appear in terrace pots. A tomato infested with aphids stops growing even if well-staked.

Prevention and Treatment

Hygiene, aphid control, and colony bait. In the anti-ant category, there are traps and gel syringes. The sheet on professional ant solutions summarizes when to treat.