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Ants in an Herb Garden

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Alan Salmon
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Q: I have an herb garden high up on a private patio but ants have infultrated it, and seem especially to favor the cilantro. Are they harmful, to me and or the plants? Do I need to scrap the garden and begin again or is there a safe deterrant I can administer?

A: It's been my experience that an ant colony doesn't harm the plants growing in the pot. I don't know of any natural deterrent to administer.

I find that a large ant colony can become overwhelming so I'd think of starting a new pot and getting rid of the ant infested one.

Alan Salmon
Wildwood Herbal

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