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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy trumpet vine bloomed for the first time this year (second full year). I noticed a lot of ants being attracted to the blooms. Is this normal and is there a spray I should apply?
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1 Comment To "Trumpet Vines"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/27/2016 @ 8:27 am
Inspect your vine for signs of other pests. Ants can be attracted to the residue of other pests, called Honeydew.
I would treat the vine with Neem Oil.
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