Ants in Pot, Problem or no?

ontarigrow

Member
When I re-potted my lades I found massive amounts of ant colonies living within the pots. I couldn't eliminate them when I transplanted because they were deep within the root system and I didn't want to break it up.

Are the ants a problem, or is this a good thing allowing more oxygen to the ladies roots?
 

matttherokr

Member
You know, I had the exact same problem with one of my current plants im growing. I took the pot outdoors regularly just to let it get some natural sun, and when i transplanted it to it's final, largest pot I too discovered a pretty well developed colony. Eggs and all. I didn't mess with them, just transplanted it and said I'd see what happens.

Now honestly I have no clue whether it's good or Bad. But that was about a month ago and so far i haven't seen any effects at all. Positive or negative. but hey, who knows?
 

mismos00

Well-Known Member
I've been wondering the same thing since I recently planted a dozen plants next to a bunch of ant hills...

I've read that they are nothing to worry about - but you should worry about aphids which some ant species farm...
 

tom__420

Well-Known Member
Please use the search function or at least browse through the website before posting. A thread almost exactly like this was made yesterday. Please look around the website before posting a thread asking the same questions that have been asked a hundred times. Look at this thread: https://www.rollitup.org/outdoor-growing/204842-ants.html

Please post any more questions in there
 

mismos00

Well-Known Member
That post was about ants eating leaves... this one is about ants invading the soil and root system... you're never going to stop redundant questions from being asked... why bother?
 

Savedbythesmell

Well-Known Member
if anything id see it as a plus.

they dig tunnels, which would make the soil more loose allowing your roots to grow through the soil easier.


the ants shouldnt touch the plant.
they just like the soft soil.

i also heard THC kills bugs , but im not positive thats true because my outside grow has a leaf that was chewed on..but then again after that leaf got eaten , it never happened again...
 
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