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ants in my squash-a problem?

18 years ago

My squash and zucchini plants are blooming :-) However, this morning, when I was pollenating one of the female blossoms, I discovered that it was full of ants. I've let the ants go on my various plants in the garden because they don't seem to be doing any damage, but if they are in the flower, might they burrow into the fruit? Do I need to worry about them or do something to get rid of them?

I'm urban container gardening, and the bugs aren't too bad - the occasional beetle, or whatnot, but nothing serious. I don't mind co-existing, but if those little buggies start eating my veggies, then this is war!

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