ants in staghorn fern

What can I use to get rid of ants in fern roots? With all the rain in Houston, ants are crawling everywhere and got into fern. I have tried just washing them out. What about diluted dish soap?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 12/29/2015 @ 3:58 pm

There are several home remedies, the article below has more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htm ^[1]

This is a case where I might recommend using a commercial ant spray to quickly kill off the ants.
Your local garden center or greenhouse should stock this treatment.

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