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title: "I have a sugar ant problem all over all my outdoor pots especially…"
description: "I have a sugar ant problem all over all my outdoor pots especially the veggies. I’ve heard this is an issue specific to the PNW. I’m not sure if I should be…"
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author: "AlyssaMonkey"
published: "2023-06-14T22:43:23.867Z"
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# I have a sugar ant problem all over all my outdoor pots especially…

_Geplaatst door AlyssaMonkey op 2023-06-14_

I have a sugar ant problem all over all my outdoor pots especially the veggies. I’ve heard this is an issue specific to the PNW. I’m not sure if I should be concerned, will they do damage or set up a nest? How do I control or get rid of them. They’re only outside (🤞please don’t come inside!🫣) right now but I definitely don’t want them anywhere!

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## 3 reacties

### Tiffany reageerde op 2023-06-14

I’m in Oregon, and there are some natural things they don’t like… you can try cinnamon or mint plants (put them in pots so they don’t take over!) when they do come inside, a lot of times looking for water, we use Terro ant bait. Good luck, they’re the worst!

### Jodi reageerde op 2023-06-14

Tarro traps.

### AlyssaMonkey reageerde op 2023-06-14

Thank you! Yes I’ve had them in my home when I was in SW WA…hopefully they just stay out there where my plants may share some of their water!

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