Ants In Raised Beds And Pots

Question

There are a lot of ants in my raise beds as well as my pardon. I want to keep this as organic as possible. They also some unknown bugs ate my premature plants as it is seeding. What can I do to keep ants out of my bedding and potting areas? I have tried to use Epsom salt, but did not work. I have a lot of ants hills around my house. There are also some unknown pets or bugs eating the leaves of my pre-mature plants, after sproutting. Thank you in advance for all the recommendations. Have a nice day.

Answer 1

Ants can do damage to plants, but they will also follow aphids around! This is likely the case. Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-home-pesticides-organic-garden-pest-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/natural-pest-control-in-an-organic-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-aphids-and-ants.htm