New Grower Few Ants

[Zion]

I saw a few ants in a pot of soil im getting ready and 1 in a pot I have a little baby starting to sprout.
I've only seen a few ants not many but I know they can reproduce fast, so how can get rid of these ants without hurting the plants?

 

[namvet25]

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Just get some garden insect and ant powder from garden center and sprinkle a little in soil surface and this should kill them.

 

[Zion]

Thank you for the help!

 

[Yo Yo Oreo]

If you have a problem with ants you should be checking your plants very carefully. Most ants don't eat plants but they love aphids, and aphids are bad for plants. I have never had aphids inside though, they are usually an outdoor problem I have with my garden. But if you have an ant problem especially after getting rid of the couple you saw you need to check your room and see what is bringing them in.

 

[Zion]

If you have a problem with ants you should be checking your plants very carefully. Most ants don't eat plants but they love aphids, and aphids are bad for plants. I have never had aphids inside though, they are usually an outdoor problem I have with my garden. But if you have an ant problem especially after getting rid of the couple you saw you need to check your room and see what is bringing them in.

I think I have aphids because I saw this little white looking thing so what do I need to do to save my plant??

 

[Yo Yo Oreo]

Well if you see any lady bugs you could put a couple in your garden as they eat aphids but they may not be common this time of year. I would try using neem oil and insecticidal soap, the soap should get rid of the aphids now and the neem oil is supposed to keep any that live from eating the plant. All these options are organic methods, I'm not familiar with any chemical sprays that might work for them.

 

[Zion]

Thank you very much and I love organic products its the best way to go in my opinion!

 

[Heavily Medicated]

Might be white flies. Same cure. Just my 2 bits.