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Ants on Red Twig Dogwood: Aphid Farmers

Ants Indicate Sap-Sucking Insects

Ants nesting on leaves and biting aggressively are farming aphids or spider mites for honeydew. Check leaf undersides and stems for tiny insects.

Two-Step Control

Treat aphids/mites with horticultural soap or miticide.
Apply ant bait (Uncle Albert's, Drax, Terro) to eliminate colonies.

Eliminating the food source stops ant attraction.

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