Ants on blackcurrant bushes
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loostep Rank attained: Hazel Tree


Joined: 20 May 2009 Posts: 31 Location: cork
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Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 7:13 pm Post subject: Ants on blackcurrant bushes |
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Hi
Ants seem to be building a little nest/shelter for themselves in the top leaves of my blackcurrant bushes, they have folded the leaves down into domes covering them, what is the best way to get rid if them? I'm not keen on pesticides.
Thanks in advance,
Liz. |
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Salt,Chalk, Lemon juice, Cayenne pepper, Equal parts white vinegar and water
Orange peels pureed with water, Petroleum jelly ,Sticky Tape
Corn meal, Boiling water. Baking soda and vinegar
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