Hiya I have multiple 30GAL notill pots (outdoors), and one of them has a huuuge amount of ants in it, found a huge nest on one side. Do I need to worry about them? If so, how can I get rid of 'em safely?
Getting Rid Of Ants In Container Plants Naturally Choose one of the following essential oils, according to your taste: lavender, thyme or yarrow. Fill a spray bottle with water. Put a few drops in the bottle (at will, but about 5 will suffice). Spray the plants from about 12” (30 cm) away. Spray it on the soil. Spray it also on the outside of the pot. You can leave the window closed if you want to keep the aroma in the room. BNW
What are the ant's eating? It's not your plants. Likely they're attracted to something that is eating your plants. I'd be more concerned about that.
Good thought for sure... thankfully no plants in pots at the moment, so I have some time to look into that side of things too. Appreciate ya!
I second his recommendation. Since you have no plants in the pots, boiling water is the best route. I'm guessing the essential oils did nothing as usual?