Ants in my compost?

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madbadger

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11,610 posts

250 months

Sunday 24th May 2009
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There is an ants nest in my compost bin. Is this a problem as they seem to be doing a reasonably good job of breaking down the compost.

Is it a good idea to put down ant powder or can this contaminate the compost?

Ta.

HiRich

3,337 posts

268 months

Sunday 24th May 2009
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Not a problem particularly, unless they are biting or getting in the house.

A bucket of water every few days will persuade them to move on. Or ant powder wouldn't really damage your compost.