Many, seeing an ant in the forest, do not pay attention to him until he bites. Ants in the garden can cause irreparable damage. These insects are uninvited guests all over the planet, they adapt very well to climatic conditions and reproduce well. Ants can be different colors, poisonous or not, flying and normal.
- Types of ants living in the garden
- Ants - the benefits or harm
- How to get rid of ants folk remedies
- Chemical methods of dealing with ants
Biology classifies ants as members of the fomicide family (Formicidae), to the order of Hymenoptera, along with wasps, bees and bumblebees.
Types of ants living in the garden
With the onset of heat many gardeners, gardeners and flower growers are concerned with the question: "How to get rid of ants." In the garden is usually found black garden ant (Lasius niger) - One of the smallest representatives of the ant species, usually earthen. The length of such an insect is from 5 mm to 1 cm. Usually, the uterus grows to 1 cm, while the working ants are smaller. This species of aphids feeds on insect carcasses; sometimes a flock of such ants can attack a live animal.
Another of the most common species living next to a man is the red mirimika. These ants are red-brown in color, measuring about 4-6 mm. Such insects can live not only in cottages, kitchen gardens or in forests, but even in high-rise buildings. They come together in families led by the womb. They feed on insects (live and dead).
Another species of ants often met on our territory - red forest ant. This is exactly the kind that we all fear since childhood. These ants are the largest of the species represented in our territory, their length reaches 15 mm. This species is also the most civilized: they build themselves nests of blades of grass and twigs. These insects are rather painfully plucked, but the bite is not poisonous, and if the wound is washed, there will be no trace left after a day. The red-haired forest ant is listed in the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Red Book of the World Conservation Union.
And we will talk about ways to combat ants in this article.
Ants - the benefits or harm
Before you lime ants on the site, you need to understand: what benefits ants bring, and how they can harm. The main advantage of insect “living” in your area is that they feed on garden pests (caterpillars, slugs, larvae, flies). It is also important that ants improve the aeration of the upper soil layers. These insects with their acid can dissolve potassium and phosphorus, which will increase their effectiveness by 2 and 10 times, respectively. Perhaps this ends the benefits of ants. Let's talk further about the harm. Ants are very fond of sweet, so they are attracted to peonies, roses, fruits.
How to get rid of ants folk remedies
Folk methods of dealing with ants in the garden are passed down from generation to generation and this does not make them less effective. The first and easiest way is to dig up the place where you noticed insects. For better effect, digging up the earth, you can add lime, ash or ash. If the ant nests are destroyed, then you will no longer see insects. The second "grandmother's" method is to decompose garlic, onions, and parsley in places where ants accumulate - these insects do not like harsh odors.
Frequently asked question: "How to destroy an anthill in the country"? There are many different ways. One of the most affordable - pour boiling water over the anthill or kerosene. You can also sprinkle it with ash or pour it over with sulfuric acid.
A good remedy is the "sweet bait": part of the yeast diluted with cold water until the consistency of thick cream, add a little jam in this mixture and spread out in places of insects.
Usually ants attack and fruit trees. To get rid of them in this case, you can spray a solution on the tree: 1 part of water and 1 part of ammonia. If you have an old sheepskin - it can also become a barrier on the way of insects. It should be cut into strips and wrapped around trees and bushes at a height of 15-20 cm. The effect will be better if the fur is treated with carbolic acid.
Chemical methods of dealing with ants
If you have already tried all organic products and do not know how to get rid of black ants in the garden, then you should turn to chemical means. Do not forget the fact that these funds do not have an "eternal" effect, and sooner or later the ants will return.
The most effective means were recognized: "Thunder-2", "Muracid", "Delocia" and "Anteater".
Thunder-2 is one of the most common means, although it is dangerous to people and animals. If this chemical enters the reservoir, then the fish begins to die. Usually the tool is laid out in places where ants accumulate, sprinkling it with fresh soil on top.
"Ant-eater" - liquid preparation.It is bred in a ratio of 1:10 and watering the place where the ants were seen.
"Muracid" - also a liquid remedy for garden ants, but most often it is sprayed or added to bait. To prepare the bait with "Muratsid" you need 100 g of water to add 100 g of sugar and 20 g of honey. Spread this mixture in the places where the insects live.
"Delicia" - German powder remedy. It can be used in 2 types: as a powder, sprinkling cracks, nests and insect “moving” paths, and as a solution: 10 g of powder per 5 l of water. This solution can handle both tree trunks and the ground.
In order for ants not to attack your garden, a summer cottage or a flower garden unexpectedly, you should prevent their appearance by treating tree trunks with a solution of water and liquid ammonia with the first rays of the sun and powder the trunks with ash for the winter.
