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I have a compost bin but there seems to be a lot of ants in it…..?

Is this good or bad? Because isnt it worms you want in the bin and won't the ants eat the worms?? Could there even be a nest?? Help appreciated

Don't need to use ant powder – think of the chemicals, a couple of kettles of boiling water will do the job quite satisfactorily.

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5 Responses to “I have a compost bin but there seems to be a lot of ants in it…..?”

1. ღ♥Rachel♥ღ says:

   May 19, 2009 at 3:22 pm

   looks like you have a nest of ants in there.it needs to go or they will take over your garden!,they are a pain and i am having trouble myself!
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2. kevin p says:

   May 19, 2009 at 3:31 pm

   put ant powder in there
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3. Meggan's Mum says:

   May 19, 2009 at 4:19 pm

   Don't need to use ant powder – think of the chemicals, a couple of kettles of boiling water will do the job quite satisfactorily.
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4. amarugian says:

   May 19, 2009 at 4:24 pm

   I don't think I'd worry about them, they're just after fruit peelings or something. They will be dispersed when you use your compost. They should co-exist with your worms.
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5. SUE G online says:

   May 19, 2009 at 4:46 pm

   ants wont hurt your compost, they are great farmers
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