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How can I get rid of ants in a compost bin?

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Ants prefer warm, dry places to build their nests and do not like being disturbed. Turn your compost heap regularly and you will find the ants will leave. Alternatively, apply a biological control such as No Ants (Nemasys) to kill young ants and drive away adults.

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