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Ants are annoying, but they don’t actually harm potted plants. Ants are often attracted to honeydew secretions from other soil-dwelling insects, such as aphids and mealybugs; Fire ants like to nest in trees and take shelter in foliage. There are many ways to get rid of ants on potted plants. You can get rid of ants with insecticides or ant baits, drown them with a solution of water and disinfectant soap, or repel ants with common household substances. If you can’t get rid of this insect, replant the plant in new soil and a clean pot.
Steps
Use insecticides and ant baits
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Use the insecticide permethrin. When ants eat permethrin or are exposed to it, their nervous system is paralyzed and the ants die. Permethrin comes in many forms: concentrated solution, fine powder, coarse powder, and spray. Before using permethrin on plants, you need to carefully read the instructions on the product label. If not used properly, this medicine can be harmful to humans.
- Use the drug in the form of a concentrated solution for potted plants. Follow the instructions on the product to make the permethrin solution effective and use as directed. [1] X Trusted Source University of California Integrated Pest Management Program Go to source
- If you, someone in your household, or a pet accidentally gets or swallows permethrin, call your doctor or veterinarian right away. [2] X National Pesticide Information Center Trusted Source Go to source
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Use ant bait to destroy the entire ant nest. Ant baits contain a slow-acting insecticide along with sugar, oil or protein to attract ants. Worker ants bring these poisonous foods back to the nest and transmit this poison directly through the mouths of other workers as well as larvae and queens. The poison baits are spread from ants to ants and from ants to larvae, so the ant nest will gradually be destroyed.
- You can buy ant bait and stick it straight into a potted plant that’s infested with ants.
- You can also use a reusable bait box. This type of trap can be reused many times, so it is a suitable way to eradicate large numbers of infected ants. Pour the selected insecticide into the bait box, close the box and place it near the base of the plant. Check the box regularly to empty or add bait as needed. [3] X Trusted Source University of California Integrated Pest Management Program Go to source
- Ant baits are considered the safest form of insecticide. However, you still need to read the product label before using it to make sure it can be used safely in homes with children and pets. [4] X Research Source Look for ant baits with one of the following active ingredients: hydramethylnon, fipronil, boric acid, or avermectin B.
- Do not buy baits that contain cyfluthrin or permethrin. These fast-acting insecticides will kill the worker ants before they reach the nest. [5] X Trusted Source University of California Integrated Pest Management Program Go to source
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Cover the ground with a layer of diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is also a mineral-based organic insecticide. Squash is the safest means of sprinkling diatomaceous earth. Use a squash to sprinkle this chalk-like powder onto the soil infested by ants. Within 30 minutes of contact with diatomaceous earth, the ants on the tree will die.
- This product will be less effective when wet. You need to sprinkle the diatomaceous earth again after rain, heavy dew or after watering the plants. [6] X Research Sources
- Do not inhale diatomaceous earth.
- Store remaining diatomaceous earth in a sealed zip-lock plastic bag to limit contact with this product. [7] X Research Sources
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Mix 1 tablespoon of mint with 2 cups of water. Spray this solution on the foliage. [8] X Research Sources
- Get rid of the ants by spraying the foliage with a hose. [9] X Research Source
Soak potted plants in water
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Mix solution. If the pot is completely overrun by this tiny insect, the method of submerging the soil in a pesticide solution can cause the ants to leave their nest. Ants that come into contact with the pesticide solution will either die from the drug or drown. Prepare the solution as follows:
- Find a clean bucket.
- Pour 4 liters of water into the bucket. (For large pots, you need to use double or triple the amount of water.)
- Dissolve 1 cup of disinfectant soap or dishwashing liquid with every 4 liters of water. Some dish soaps and laundry detergents are milder, cheaper, but not as effective as antibacterial soaps. Branded dishwashing detergents and soaps include: Dawn, Palmpive, Dove, Ivory, and Joy. [10] X Research Source
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Divide the solution. First, you need to spend about half of the solution to soak the potted plant. Find a bucket or pot large enough to put the plant in and fill it with half the solution; Next is to pour the solution into a small spray bottle – you will use the spray to kill the escaping ants. Finally, you will pour the entire remaining solution into the soil in the potted plant.
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Pour half of the solution into the soil. Move the potted plant to a shady spot in the yard. Slowly pour half of the pesticide solution into the potted soil. Spray the solution on the ants running out of the pot. Soak the pot for 1 hour. [11] X Research Source
- Disinfectant soaps are mild and safe to use in organic gardens. These soaps contain potassium fatty acids that are specially formulated to kill insects on contact but are not toxic to humans or animals. Due to its low toxicity to mammals, this soap is considered safe to use in areas with children and pets, and is also approved for use on organic farms. While the solution won’t harm your yard, it’s still a good idea to work on a concrete patio or driveway to reduce any risk of harm. [12] X Research Source
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Immerse the pot completely in the pesticide solution. After pouring the pesticide solution into the soil and catching the runoff, soak the pot in the solution and let it sit for 15 minutes. Spray the solution on every ant that comes out of the pot. Remove the potted plant from the solution and place it on the ground. [13] X Research Source
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Wash plants and pots with clean water. Use a hose to splash clean water over the entire potted plant. Clean water will wash away the remaining pesticide solution. Allow the plant and soil to dry completely before moving to a sunny location or watering again. [14] X Research Source
Replant the tree
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Wash the roots. To get rid of the ant nest, you need to replace the infested soil. Carefully pry the plant with a shovel to remove the plant from the pot. Discard all soil in the pot. Use a hose to lightly spray the roots of the plant to dislodge the ants or infested soil.
- This step will stain – you should work where you are not afraid of getting wet or dirty. [15] X Research Source
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Wash potted plants. After removing the soil, you need to clean the potted plant. Rinse the potted plant thoroughly making sure to remove any traces of ant-infested soil. Use a rag or sponge to scrub the inside and outside of the pot with a solution of 1 part bleach and 10 parts water. [16] X Research Source
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Replant the tree. Pour fresh, clean soil into the pot. Plant the tree in clean soil and fill in the gaps with more soil. Water well after planting.
- If the roots are too large for the pot, plant them in a larger pot. [17] X Research Source
Use household products
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Sprinkle coffee grounds on the ground. Ants hate coffee grounds and try to avoid them when they can. Spread the coffee grounds on the potting soil in a small circle around the base of the plant. [18] X Research Sources
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Sprinkle household products that are toxic to ants or work to repel ants around the plant. Many ingredients in your kitchen cabinets can kill ants or repel ants if you don’t like using pesticides, especially if you have children and pets at home. These products include baking soda, pepper, cinnamon, chili powder, and hot mint. You can sprinkle one of the above ingredients in a small circle around the base of the potted plant. [19] X Research Source
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Make a non-poisonous ant trap. If you don’t like using chemicals to kill ants, you can set up a non-poisonous ant trap. Place self-adhesive paper around the plant instead of ant bait. When the ants try to crawl over the self-adhesive paper, they get stuck.
- Cut the self-adhesive paper into a tight circle around the bottom of the pot.
- Peel off the protective paper and place the non-stick side close to the ground.
- Place the tree in the center of the circle (on top of the sticky side of the paper).
- Replace with new paper as needed. [20] X Research Sources
Advice
- The pyrethrum spray is also effective if you lightly water the plant. To use this method, you need to water the plant and let it drain for 10 minutes. Dilute pyrethrum with water (10 ml of pyrethrum with 90 ml of water) and water the plant. You can use a beaker to measure the correct ratio (10 ml of pyrethrum to 90 ml of water).
Things you need
Treat with insecticides and ant baits
- Permethrin insecticide
- Ant bait
- Diatomaceous earth
Soak plants in water
- Clean bucket
- 4 liters of water
- 1 cup disinfectant soap or dishwashing liquid
- Clean spray bottle
- The pot or bucket is large enough to fit the potted plant
- Water tap
Replant the tree
- New planting land
- A solution of bleach and water in a ratio of 1:10
- Aerosol
- Water tap
- Sponge or rag
Prevent or treat ant infestations with natural household products
- Coffee grounds
- Baking soda
- Pepper
- Cinnamon
- Chili powder
- Peppermint
- Self-adhesive paper
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This article was co-written by Andrew Carberry, MPH. Andrew Carberry has worked with school gardens and has been involved in the farm-to-school program since 2008. He is currently a Program Associate at Winrock International, specifically the Community Based Food Systems Team. copper.
There are 13 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 68,483 times.
Ants are annoying, but they don’t actually harm potted plants. Ants are often attracted to honeydew secretions from other soil-dwelling insects, such as aphids and mealybugs; Fire ants like to nest in trees and take shelter in foliage. There are many ways to get rid of ants on potted plants. You can get rid of ants with insecticides or ant baits, drown them with a solution of water and disinfectant soap, or repel ants with common household substances. If you can’t get rid of this insect, replant the plant in new soil and a clean pot.
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