In article ,
Rod wrote:
"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message ...

what is more the ants seem to be 'farming' the scale insects on our Bay Tree
in a pot (or at least harvesting them).

I have scraped loads off but they keep coming back.

So - if I get rid of the ants, will the scale insects not spread as fast?

Won't make a blind bit of difference.

Absolutely. Regard the ants as indicators of where you haven't removed
the scale insects from and otherwise ignore them.

OR
If I get rid of the scale insects will the ants go elsewhere?

Probably - but in any case they're valuable predators.

And scavengers.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.