Ants on plants

Question

I am growing 2 crookneck squash plants in a planter. They are doing very well but are covered in tiny ants. Will this hurt my plants or are they dining on some worse pest?

Answer 1

Here is an article that will tell you how to keep ants off flowering vines, vegetables and flowers:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/keeping-ants-off-flowers.htm

Happy gardening!