Plum tree vs ants nest

MrsDinz

We planted a plum tree on top of an ants nest (i know).

Can anyone tell me what problems yhis might cause? Should we try to evacuate the ants, if so how?

Thanks

fidgetbones

Try turning a hosepipe on and flooding them out.  Or try ant powderin covered bait traps.

 

waterbutts

Silly question maybe, but have you noticed any problems? If not, why not just let the two of them get on with it?

Dovefromabove

You'll need to water a newly planted fruit tree regularly, and ants like dry soil - they'll move on 

MrsDinz

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MrsDinz

tree has only been in a week or so. Id rather the ants werent there so ill try the flooding technique.

 

Thanks