cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/22945751

Hello.

See the picture please. Ants found their way into many panels of my (bought with the house, no idea about its history) greenhouse. At first I thought they could he beneficial, cleaninf up the crud that found its way in there but now they are laying mondo quantities of eggs.

I just spent 3 hours removing and washing two panels, but the greenhouse is built between two metal fences and either I’m doing it wrong, or the location doesn’t make it easier. I will have to do it again to replace the broken tape closing the panels (which is arguably the root cause) but… I’m open to suggestions. Maybe I’m overthinking it and they will move out when it’s really hot?

Antsy yours

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  • meyotch@slrpnk.net
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    10 days ago

    Yeah the only way to prevent that is to repair the tape. There is a breathable tape designed for that that keeps insects out but allows moisture in and out to prevent condensation inside the channels.