Had the same issue. Ants are not harmful to orchids. I did not like the look. So I mixed Dawn soap and a little coconut oil because I was out of Neem oil at the time. Needless to say I found out coconut oil is used as a herbicide. In about two week , I had two favorite cymbidiums dead from the treatment. They die little by little . You start getting one yellow leaf after another. Many dish soap makers including Dawn use coconut oil in their mix. Also the peppermint oil, I would ask if coconut oil is used. You would think the coconut oil would be safe since they grow in coconut husk, etc. Not .. a natural herbicide. For me I am sticking with Safer Soap and Neem oil. Also Hydrogen Peroxide is safe to use. Dilute.
Oh no I’m so sorry! I’ve used peppermint and Dawn in the past without any negative side effects but maybe because I’m using it in such tiny amounts. You would think coconut oil would be safe. Learn something new everyday. Thank you!
Ants... I love it when ants get busy around my orchids, but that is next level 😑 would not be tolerating those numbers either 😬 peppermint oil... good stuff 👍🏼
Omg, that is a crazy crazy sight! I’m not sure they would do damage?, but quite the nuisance! Wishing you the best of luck getting rid of all of them. Keep me updated!
Wouldn't it be nice if the ants would eat the spidermites? I noticed an nest of ants under one of my cactus... It is outdoors... I am not sure I should just ignore them 🤔
It would be very nice if they ate them. lol. Make my job a little easier. 😂 I ignore the one outdoors. We have them really bad. Just get you some peppermint oil and spread some around out there. 💜
Hi Danni. There must have been a picnic in your pot, because the entire ant nation was there. Lol. I have the same problem. I do use dish soap and water, but that just evicts the ants and cleans the place for the next group of squatters. I will try the freshly scented peppermint. Thank you.
Good morning ☀️ I don’t know why they decided to move into the greenhouse but they aren’t allowed to have any more picnics. 🤣 Have a great day Blanca 💜
Hi! You can get peppermint oil from Amazon. I’ve never used been oil. I mix it with water and dunk the entire plant. Then air dry in front of a fan. Happy growing. 💜
You got two options. Make chocolate covered ants or buy an anteater. You can share the anteater with other people and open an anteater pest control service. Havnt forgotten. Doing touch ups. Two weeks from this comment.
Cut up orange peel (not the part of the orange you eat), place them on the pot soil and they will move out.
Had the same issue. Ants are not harmful to orchids. I did not like the look. So I mixed Dawn soap and a little coconut oil because I was out of Neem oil at the time. Needless to say I found out coconut oil is used as a herbicide. In about two week , I had two favorite cymbidiums dead from the treatment. They die little by little . You start getting one yellow leaf after another. Many dish soap makers including Dawn use coconut oil in their mix. Also the peppermint oil, I would ask if coconut oil is used. You would think the coconut oil would be safe since they grow in coconut husk, etc. Not .. a natural herbicide. For me I am sticking with Safer Soap and Neem oil. Also Hydrogen Peroxide is safe to use. Dilute.
Oh no I’m so sorry! I’ve used peppermint and Dawn in the past without any negative side effects but maybe because I’m using it in such tiny amounts. You would think coconut oil would be safe. Learn something new everyday. Thank you!
Ants... I love it when ants get busy around my orchids, but that is next level 😑 would not be tolerating those numbers either 😬 peppermint oil... good stuff 👍🏼
I think my battle is going to be some what lengthy unfortunately. 😩Ants ants and more ants. But no more in those orchid pots.
Thanks for sharing this great idea, I grow my orchids outside all year long since I live in S.FL. Will definitely give it a try.
Good morning 🌞
I hope it works for you 💜🥰
Omg, that is a crazy crazy sight! I’m not sure they would do damage?, but quite the nuisance! Wishing you the best of luck getting rid of all of them. Keep me updated!
Thank you! It just grossed me out so bad. Lol
I have the same thing going on with my orchids. I have been watching alot off videos yours is so helpful thanks 🙏
Oh no, the ants are horrible. They invade everything. 😬 I hope this helps you.
Hi Danni I actually do the same. I also put a snall bowl to keep gnats as well around my grow space. Enjoy your day keep safe and happy growing : )
That’s a great idea! I will do that! Thank you 😊
That is what MY nightmares are made of. 😳 Peppermint is also good for fleas and ticks.
Me too!
Great idea!😀 i will try this 🤗 thanks for sharing Danni
Thank you! 💜 Happy growing.
Wouldn't it be nice if the ants would eat the spidermites? I noticed an nest of ants under one of my cactus... It is outdoors... I am not sure I should just ignore them 🤔
It would be very nice if they ate them. lol. Make my job a little easier. 😂 I ignore the one outdoors. We have them really bad. Just get you some peppermint oil and spread some around out there. 💜
Hi Danni. There must have been a picnic in your pot, because the entire ant nation was there. Lol. I have the same problem. I do use dish soap and water, but that just evicts the ants and cleans the place for the next group of squatters. I will try the freshly scented peppermint. Thank you.
Good morning ☀️
I don’t know why they decided to move into the greenhouse but they aren’t allowed to have any more picnics. 🤣
Have a great day Blanca 💜
Yikes! Peppermint and dawn soap works wonders.
Wow, That was an Ant Party!
Yes it was. lol
Where do you buy the peppermint oil? Can I use need oil and dawn detergent? Do I put it on the roots and then rinse it off?
Hi! You can get peppermint oil from Amazon. I’ve never used been oil. I mix it with water and dunk the entire plant. Then air dry in front of a fan. Happy growing. 💜
The yellow one with red stripes looks like chingruay goldstaff I have that one
Your are AMAZING! Thank you!
Yasss, peppermint!!!
Yes yes yes!
Take the ashes from you fires and surround your greenhouse and even inside on the ground they won’t cross it it dries them up and they die
What?! I have tons of ashes. We just had a fire last night. Perfect! I’ll do that today.
You got two options. Make chocolate covered ants or buy an anteater. You can share the anteater with other people and open an anteater pest control service. Havnt forgotten. Doing touch ups. Two weeks from this comment.
Good morning ☀️
🤣🤣 My kids would definitely be down with getting a anteater.
And I’m excited☺️🥰
Omg ok so I’ve been having ants too big ones 😡
I hate them😳
Thank you for not usin any type of pesticide