xtensity

I saw a black ant crawling on my plant.... Are they a threat at all?

Do they sell* neem oil at home depot or lowes, if so I'm going to go get some today.

Gr0wer

Don't know if there are many sorts of black ants but the ones that crawl around my garden are a welcome guest. They attack and eat fleas so that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned...

- Leave them solders be

-Gr0

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xtensity

So Would having them all over your plant be good? Their not all on my plant just that 1 or 2 I saw...


Any ideas on where to buy neem oil and for how much.

Gr0wer

Well I think they are walking all over your plant, because they are in search for prey I don't think they will do any harm. Don't know where to buy neem oil though, hopefully one of your fellow American growers will clear that up for you...

- Gr0

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Stonewallace

It's possible, but I don't think Home Depot or Lowe's.would because they sell outdoor plants. It's not listed online. Any place that sells indoor garden supplies would. I found some at a Long's Drugs with a garden section so it shouldn't be too hard to come by. I've never seen or heard of black ants hurting anything though.

xtensity

Yeah well they didn't have Alaskan Fish Fertz online either but it was in the store.

buzzmobile

"Hello, do you carry neem oil?"

If they say, "Yes", then the next thing you ask is, "How much does it cost?"

See if that works for you.

Luke Highwalker

lowes - yes too neem or at least garden safe which is available any and everywhere.

"Ants themselves don't do much damage to your plants, however they protect and farm herds of aphids, cottony scales, mealybugs, soft-type scales, and whiteflies. Ants save the eggs of these insects in their nests over the winter and bring them out in the spring. These insects produce honeydew while feeding on your plants which the ants just love. If you closely observe ants streaming up a tree and tending their aphids, you will see them take their legs and rub the aphids which stimulates them to produce the honeydew. This activity is known as "milking" the aphids. The honeydew that is secreted by the insects favors the growth of sooty mold. This is a very destructive black fungus that spreads on plant leaves. The aphids are also responsible for spreading many different viral diseases. What you want to ultimately do is to disrupt the ants from tending to their insect flocks, getting in the house etc. This involves locating and destroying the nest and queen."

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Nelson Mutz

IMO, xtensity , you could have a bigger problem if ants have invaded your home or dwelling. Sounds like you are in need of an exterminator to rid your home of these pests; who know what else might be lurking around ???

Nelson

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Sso

although there are ants and plants that have a symbiotic relationship, i doubt very much that ants using your plants as raw material in their farming benefits you or your plants.

plus if you have ants in your home.. ants live in colonies of anything from thousands to millions if well established.