How To Get Rid Of Ants At Bottom Of Rose A Sharon Bushes

Question

Ants are eating the bottom of my rose a Sharon bushes and killing them

Answer 1

They are likely farming aphids, which would be attacking your Rose of Sharon. Your photo did not come through, so I cannot confirm, but this is very common.

There may be two problems to correct.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-problems.htm

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

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm