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Identifying ants on Peony
Segmented, narrow-waisted insects, usually black, brown, or red, forming visible trails to and from a nest.
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Life cycle
Live in colonies with a queen; workers forage spring through autumn, colony overwinters underground.
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Damage to Peony
Rarely damage plants directly but farm aphids and scale for honeydew, protecting them from predators and worsening infestations. Nesting can disturb roots and undermine paving.
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How to treat ants on Peony
Treat the aphid or scale infestation they are farming. Use bait stations or diatomaceous earth at nest entrances.
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Preventing ants on Peony
Keep aphid populations low. Avoid sugary debris near beds. Disrupt trails with barriers.