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peonies and pesky ants
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lisa palombo
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Joined: 30 May 2007
Location: New Jersey, USA
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: peonies and pesky ants |
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Does anyone know how to get the ants off peonies before bringing them indoors?
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stratsmom
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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I would try spraying them lightly with the hose.
I've noticed this year that the yellow jackets are REALLY attracted to my peonies. Has anyone else noticed such a thing?
Deanna
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Netty
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| Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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I have not seen a yellow jacket yet this year, but I have more ants on mine than usual Deanna. Strange!
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dooley
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 4:51 am Post subject: |
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I have never seen a peony without ants. Seem to go together. Shake them? Spray them? Dooley
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wannabe
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Maybe it is just an old saying but I thought the ants on peonies helped open them up. Wannabe
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lisa palombo
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Location: New Jersey, USA
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| Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Haven't seen any yellow jackets here in NJ. I've tried cutting the peonies and dipping them in water to force the ants up and out. But I seem to remember there is a better trick???
Lisa Palombo
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