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  • Massive Ant Colony in the Dalek

    I hope this question is not too silly.

    As the title suggests, on checking my compost bin - I've discovered there's a large ant colony in there. It appears to have done wonders with my compost - however, is it OK to use on the plot.

    I assume it will be fine - just a bit wary of spreading pests though.
    .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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    Use it. As you have discovered they like to live in colonies so won't stay spread over your plot for long. I would imagine they'll regroup and set up home somewhere else. They tend to go for dry places so keeping your compost a bit damper might keep them away in future.

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    • #3
      What Wendy said. I get them in mine too, and they do a good job of mixing the compost up.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by WendyC View Post
        Use it. As you have discovered they like to live in colonies so won't stay spread over your plot for long. I would imagine they'll regroup and set up home somewhere else. They tend to go for dry places so keeping your compost a bit damper might keep them away in future.
        Fantastic - thanks.

        I've been using compost from a couple of heaps I started last year - and to be honest, forgot about the stuff I had in the dalek.

        You're right it is bone dry !!!

        Cheers - will use it this weekend.
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        • #5
          Watering is the easiest, cheapest way of dealing with ants. You might have to do it a couple of times but they won't live in the damp so they do go!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by KevinM67 View Post

            You're right it is bone dry !
            It won't make compost for you if it's dry. Decomposing bacteria need food, warmth & moisture. Water each layer of stuff as it goes in
            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
              It won't make compost for you if it's dry. Decomposing bacteria need food, warmth & moisture. Water each layer of stuff as it goes in
              I know, I know,

              .... but with the weeding, digging, sowing, planting, etc. and now watering the composting composting bin, I'm struggling with all this multi-tasking !!!
              .......because you're thinking of putting the kettle on and making a pot of tea perhaps, you old weirdo. (Veggie Chicken - 25/01/18)

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              • #8
                Yes, welcome to the life of a gardener



                (I'm struggling too)
                All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by KevinM67 View Post
                  I know, I know,

                  .... but with the weeding, digging, sowing, planting, etc. and now watering the composting composting bin, I'm struggling with all this multi-tasking !!!
                  Take the lid off it, uncover it and let nature do it for you.

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