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Title: Ants and Compost
Post by: Maidenheadtaff on July 20, 2008, 20:57:02

I have a regular composter and put veg peelings and paper and the occasional grass cuttings.
I found a load of flying and normal ants covering the surface of the compost and also loads of what i assume are eggs.
Should i do anything about them or let them do their business ?

Title: Re: Ants and Compost
Post by: dtw on July 20, 2008, 23:00:42

I would just leave them, I have a nest in mine too.
Their tunnels help with aeration. :D

Title: Re: Ants and Compost
Post by: Maidenheadtaff on July 21, 2008, 09:57:02

Thats good
cheers

Title: Re: Ants and Compost
Post by: Kea on July 21, 2008, 12:17:39

They produce a nice fine compost.

Title: Re: Ants and Compost
Post by: Tyke on July 21, 2008, 22:17:24

trouble is that they can be a nuisance when you want to move the compost! If it's on the allotment then it is not too bad. Wear gloves and move it quickly!

Title: Re: Ants and Compost
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on July 22, 2008, 14:20:04

I often get ants in my compost bins at this time of year, but they never stay there long.

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