Doobie Scoobie Doo
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Texas. One plant. Outside. One leaf shows signs of heat stress, but my main problem is ants. Reddish brown ants. Problem? No problem? How do I get em out my damn pot?
Outdoor grow problems
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Father Ramirez
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When they're well watered, sprinkle DE, diatomaceous earth, liberally but not thickly on the soil. It punctures exoskeletons and they dehydrate. Non toxic but avoid breathing the dust. A few dry days will kill most. Water. Repeat.
jensenbeach1
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Thats a sign of aphids. Aphids eat the roots and extract sugars for tge ants to eat. The ants will die to protect their precious sugar. I suggest trying to treat your medium for root aphids as it sounds like the problem
Doobie Scoobie Doo
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How does one do such a thing?
jensenbeach1
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Im no expert but I can start googling for you. Im not entirely sure thats the cause I just know ants only come after something they want and your plants dont produce that so theres something in there creating food for them, only thing i can think of are aphids.
Doobie Scoobie Doo
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Gotcha. I'll start a little research on the matter. Thanks.
jensenbeach1
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Let me know what you find, im almost 90 percent certain root aphids which will be your issue not the ants. At least youre outdoors so you have that nice signal tellin u somethings up. Goodluck man keep me posted
