My Outdoor Jade Plant Has Tiny Ants On The Pot, In The Soil And On The Plant Itself. What Should I Do

Question

The plant is fairly large and sits outside on my small porch. It gets partial direct sun since there is a large oak tree nearby. My main concern is the ants. Would a normal ant killer also kill the plant? is there remedy you would recommend?

Answer 1

There are many, natural, ways to go about this! Among my favorites are Citrus extracts, black pepper, and home-made insecticidal soaps! There are quite a few things that you can do, though. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/ants-in-houseplants.htm

If the ants are, in fact, farming aphids, then this article will help you to get rid of those:

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