Thanks Tumbleweed.

Probably misled you somewhat in my previous message. I don't have a lawn.
Garden is mainly cultivated for veg; but we left the area around the bird
table and feeders alone; and as the birds drop vast amounts of seeds
various, the ground beneath the feeders has turned into a real wildflower
garden with poppies, sunflowers, various types of corn etc. Will certainly
try your suggestions though. I never thought of using the ants as bird
food.

Thanks

Kathie S
Tumbleweed wrote in message ...

"kathleen syson" wrote in message
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We have just found a large mound of what looked like discarded seed under
our bird seed feeders. On closer examination with a stick, the seeds are
covering a huge anthill/nest.

Can anyone suggest the best way of killing this little lot off/removing
them - if we try to dig to remove, presumably the ants will swarm and
nip.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

Kathie S



Just brush the soil off and teh birs will help get rid of quitea few.
Getting rid of them in a lawn is difficult , though one thing you can try
is
continually flooding the area, ants dont scuba dive.

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