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  • #1

    compost full of ants

    Is this good, bad or does it not matter??
    I have a home made compost bin with slatted sides (hazel sticks) could it be too open?? the top is covered with an old compost bag to keep out too much rain. It is quite a new venture and less than 3 months old. There are also a few slugs in there too.
    Any advice??
    Tx
    Tx
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    I don't think it matters. You can shift the ants if you dig it over but they'll just take up residence a few metres away.
    You are a child of the universe,
    no less than the trees and the stars;
    you have a right to be here.
    Max Ehrmann, Desiderata

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    • #3
      I think it doesn't matter much. Insects are generally a good thing when it comes to compost I think, as it's they (along with bacteria etc) who process the rotting matter and turn it into compost.
      A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

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      • #4
        Ditto above but if you want rid, add some water to your compost, they wont like it.
        Imagination is everything, it is a preview of what is to become.

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        • #5
          First thing I thought was that the compost was too dry. We too have started a heap - I know I am going to have trouble to get water concious dh to let us water it in summer! I can think of worse places the ants could be!!!!
          Tammy x x x x
          Fine and Dandy but busy as always

          God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done


          Stay at home Mum (and proud of it) to Bluebelle(8), Bashfull Bill(6) and twincesses Pea & Pod (2)!!!!

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          • #6
            I just chucked some bits in my dalek and guess what - all your ants are in my bin please forward address so I can return 'em
            Last edited by piskieinboots; 08-04-2008, 12:07 PM.
            aka
            Suzie

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            • #7
              no chance, they're all yours
              Tx
              Tx

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              • #8
                OK I'll just go and break the news to them, as gently as possible, that they aren't going home - ever
                *sobs
                aka
                Suzie

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