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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: sallyp on June 07, 2011, 13:43:13

Title: red ants in my asparagus patch
Post by: sallyp on June 07, 2011, 13:43:13

hay am new at asparagus and have in inherited a patch . Have found red ant nest and also Wood lice in the patch. Should l leave them ? r they,will they do harm?? the patch has not been looked after for at least 2 years??? thanks for any advice offered.x

Title: Re: red ants in my asparagus patch
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on June 07, 2011, 18:13:24

Woodlice are detritus eaters, and I never worry about ants. Your asparagus will be fine.

Title: Re: red ants in my asparagus patch
Post by: sallyp on June 07, 2011, 20:38:21

Ace news thanks. Woodlice ate my Hosta's l know cause l watched them consume it !