Chrissy <ms_crissyX@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I have discovered there are ants in my compost bin which surprised me
> because I thought the temperature would get too high.
Ants are *everywhere* outside. If it's heating well and turned
regularly, they probably won't move in, but you're not going to stop
them foraging.
> I have a massive compost heap at the bottom of the garden but this is
just
> one of those plastic bin things.
> I've also been informed that someone put any killer powder in there a
> few months ago. So, 2 questions I'd love answers to, why are there
> ants, I've never had a compost before where I could see 'creepy
> crawlies' in it
What, not even worms? In a 'massive heap at the bottom of the garden'
that astonishes me. Next time you're turning it, stop and look
closely...
> & secondly, is the compost safe to put on my herb
> garden, since it's had poison in it.
I'd be reassured that the ants have moved back in despite the poison,
but if you're worried, use it as mulch round the non-edible bits of your
garden.
> I've been trying to grow organic herbs but feel this ant-killer powder
> has compromised that.
Well yes, but your garden, your rules. It's not like you're going to
get inspected and certified organic.
Peter
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